EOI - Academic Sessional, School of Health Science

EOI – Sessional Tutor, Exercise and Sport Science

School of Health Sciences

Based on our Fremantle Campus

Rewarding opportunity

Friendly and collaborate environment

Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

About the role

An academic sessional makes a substantial contribution to the teaching program, particularly at the undergraduate level. The position requires preparation and coordination of tutorials and workshops, consultation with students, assessment marking and attendance at meetings as required by the Course Coordinator/Program Coordinator. The primary purpose of an academic sessional is to successfully run and manage their assigned tutorials or workshops within the discipline area.The School seeks expressions of interest from experienced Academics or Clinicians who have a passion for teaching. Teaching opportunities are available on a sessional basis in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science program.We are looking for academic sessional staff with subject matter expertise in one or more of the following practice areas:

Biomechanics

Exercise Physiology

Functional Anatomy

Key Responsibilities

Conduct lectures/theoretical tutorials and/or workshops in consultation with the Discipline Lead.Consultation with students in relation to readings, weekly topics and assessment.Marking and providing feedback relating to assessment activities as set out by the Course Coordinator/Program Coordinator.Attendance at meetings as required by the Course Coordinator/Program Coordinator.Manage short-term extension requests in line with University policy.Other duties as identified by the line manager or the National Head of School.Comply with policies and procedures in all aspects of their work and conduct.Qualifications, skills & experienceBachelor of Exercise and Sport Science or Clinical Exercise Physiology.Postgraduate research or teaching qualifications are desirable.Knowledge and understanding of current scholarship and/or professional practice in the relevant discipline.Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.Knowledge of, and experience in adhering to workplace policies and procedures in the areas of work health safety, equity, diversity and promoting a respectful workplace culture.Ability to deliver quality learning and teaching practices in multiple modes including online delivery.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to foster high levels of collegiality and ability to empathise with students.Proven ability to assess priority of tasks, manage workload and meet deadlines, in a busy education environment.Previous experience working in the tertiary education sector is desirable.How to applyIf this sounds like you, please email a cover letter and your CV. Please specify your area of interest and subject matter expertise, as well as your availability, in your cover letter.We are looking for Academic Sessionals on an ongoing basis. We will be in contact should a role become available.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia and will need to comply with mandatory check requirements.The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.Enquiries about the role: Please contact Chris Joyce via email chris.joyce@nd.edu.au

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