Tutor

The position is primarily focussed on the delivery of courses within the school’s undergraduate and postgraduate nursing or midwifery programs. You will work with guidance and direction from course coordinators. The role of tutor utilises contemporary professional/discipline-related knowledge in their teaching practice and carries out activities to develop scholarly expertise.

Core Responsibilities:

• Under direction conduct learning activities including lectures, tutorials, assessment and provide timely feedback to students.
• Use a variety of pedagogical techniques (including face-to-face, online and blended learning) to foster student learning.
• Undertake high quality teaching as part of the teaching team, including participation in moderation of marking exercises.
• Incorporate contemporary professional/discipline-based knowledge in teaching activities
• Act as a student advisor by responding promptly to queries and directing students to appropriate supports/services.
• Undertake administrative functions connected to courses taught.
• Actively participate in meetings and committees at the discipline, program and Academic Unit level.

Experience Required:

• Relevant and recent clinical experience.
• High level written and oral communication skills including the ability to effectively collaborate with team members, combined with cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrated ability to actively engage and educate a student group.
• Be capable of using the necessary digital technologies required for effective curriculum delivery.
• High level administrative and organisational skills.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery and relevant postgraduate qualification in a nursing or midwifery specialisation together with current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia including a current practicing certificate as a Registered Nurse or Midwife.