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Job Description
The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahiThe School of Cultures, Languages and Linguistics at the University of Auckland is currently looking for an early career academic to join our diverse and internationally renowned school as a Professional Teaching Fellow. If you are passionate about teaching, want to build lasting collaborations, and value diversity, we encourage you to apply.
The appointee will primarily be involved with coordinating and teaching courses in the undergraduate programme in Academic English Studies and English Writing. This requires research-informed teaching with no requirement to produce research outputs. Experience in teaching at tertiary level is essential, and experience with large classes and delivering courses online is required.
The position requires extensive knowledge of teaching Academic English, particularly academic writing, to both domestic and international students. Duties include the development of course curricula, course materials, and valid and reliable reading and writing assessments.
The role requires organisational skills to manage students and course administration. You must have experience in managing Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs), supporting planning of tutorial sessions, and overseeing and moderating marking of course assessments. Some teaching at our South Auckland campus may be required.
The role also includes a service component, such as School committee work, student advising, and external curriculum advising and assessment moderation.
An indication of the hours of work and duties will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidates.
For more detailed information, please refer to theposition description.
Important Skills/ Experience| Nga Pūkenga Motuhake- Solid experience in teaching Academic English at tertiary level.
- Strong ability in the areas outlined above.
- Passion to motivate and engage students.
Qualifications
A postgraduate degree in a closely related subject
Additional Information
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
- Flexible employment practices
- Career development programmes
- A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave
- Company superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information please visit Staff Benefits.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyPlease reach out to
Professor Martin East on [emailprotected] for a confidential conversation.Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.Applications should be submitted online, before the closing date of
15th of August 2021(NZST) and include an up to date CV and cover letter outlining what strengths you will bring to this role as well as your teaching philosophy statement.In accordance with our commitment to equitable recruitment, the University welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates. In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government has imposed a travel ban and are currently only allowing New Zealand Residents, Citizens and visa holders meeting a strict exception policy to enter the country, all of whom must currently enter Government approved quarantine for two weeks on arrival.
It is uncertain when these border restrictions will change, and this may impact the degree to which an offshore candidate can engage in the interview process; or be available to commence in a new position. For more information and updates on the border restrictions visit theImmigration New Zealand websiteor theNew Zealand Government’s official Covid-19 website.
The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go towww.equity.auckland.ac.nz
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