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Form of workABOUT US
Chisholm is Victoria’s premier public vocational education and training provider, with campuses located across Melbourne and the south east.
Each year, we welcome some 41,000 students from over 43 culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. More than 1,400 passionate and dedicated Chisholm employees work together to deliver quality training and education in Melbourne’s south east manufacturing heartland and key residential growth corridor.
A Victorian Government-owned TAFE, we aim to lead the way in education and training to inspire success and transform lives.
Our purpose is to excel in education and training and be respected and valued for enhancing the social and economic futures of individuals, industry and communities.
Our drive for commercial success is underpinned by our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity and Respect.
In the past 20 years, we have grown significantly to become a multi-sector institute, delivering a broad range of education and training programs and services in Higher Education, vocational education and training (VET) and school sectors across ten campuses in Victoria, online, in the workplace and overseas with partner educational and government organisations.
We offer more than 400 courses, from Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)/Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major (VCE VM)/Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS), through to nationally accredited qualifications such as certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, degrees, graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and short courses.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will be accountable for provides teaching and learning expertise, across all aspects of delivery, planning and performance to ensure excellent outcomes for learners, the organisations that employ them, the institutes that accept them for post-graduate study, and the communities they serve. Expertise in cognitive psychology and research methods is sought for this role. In particular, the educator will hold a Master of Professional Psychology, or a Master in Clinical Psychology, or be near completion of a PhD in Psychology or cognate discipline and will have taught in undergraduate degrees on topics relating to psychology and have experience in psychological research including relevant publications.
This position focuses on excellence in academic teaching, application of industry experience, learner engagement and support, resource development and educational administration specific to psychology. The educator will work with the Course Coordinator to ensure accreditation of the degree programs from relevant external bodies.
The incumbent is a key and active participant in Higher Education and works to promote educational excellence, business growth and student-centred services for the psychology team.
Your key accountabilities will be to:
- Deliver lectures and tutorials in the Associate and Bachelor degrees of Psychology that effectively engage learners
- Develop and deliver planned teaching sessions in a variety of innovative and adaptive ways, using technology, including Moodle, to engage learners and meet their needs and learning styles
- Liaise with key stakeholders such as industry and other education providers to explore pathway options for learners
- Improve the quality of teaching and learning through a student-based approach and adaptive curriculum
- Maintain professional development to ensure industry and educational currency and excellence
- Develop classes that use online resources to emulate experimental conditions and help students understand the requirements of psychology as a discipline.
ABOUT YOU
You will have relevant tertiary qualifications in:
- Master of Professional Psychology, or
- Master of Clinical Psychology, or
- Near completion of a PhD in Psychology or a cognate discipline, or
- PhD in Psychology or cognate discipline.
Crucial to your success will be your strong understanding of contemporary approaches to education, teaching and learning and your proven track record in the design and delivery of up-to-date and engaging programs in conjunction with the ability to motivate and guide students to optimise their learning outcomes.
You will have the ability to quickly develop rapport with students and colleagues from a diverse background in a collaborative and innovative environment, as well as having a firm understanding of educational administration tools and practices.
BELONGING AND INCLUSION
Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for this position close 10.30 am Monday 13 May 2024.
Applications should include:
- a covering letter
- curriculum vitae
- contact details of three (3) referees.
Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including but not limited to:
- valid Employee Working With Children Check
- National Police Check
- International Police Check (if applicable)
- verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia, eg citizenship, passport or birth certificate
- certified copies of qualifications and transcripts.
If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information please contact Paul Kremer, Course Coordinator – Psychology on 0403 183 ***.
Chisholm reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.
