Lecturer - Bachelor Of Human & Community Services (Casual & Permanent)

Responsibilities & duties

• Preparing and conducting lectures, workshops, small group discussions, oral assessments, and other learning and assessment activities in line with approved subject outline. 
• Managing the progress of students through their course of study, including maintaining email records and other records of participation, coursework and assessment. 
• Communicate regularly with the Course Coordinator and other staff within the Institute to establish a team environment and consistency in resourcing and delivery strategies. 
• In consultation with the Course Coordinator and other teaching staff implement strategies to support and retain students who are experiencing difficulties with course content. 
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate student learning programs and associated subject materials relevant to teaching activity.
• Contribute to the administration of the course and teaching programs by continually maintaining class attendance rolls in compliance with the Institute quality guidelines; and developing assessment tasks and the associated material.
• Complete assessment grading and provide academic results in a timely manner. 
• Maintain currency of the delivery and assessment material.
• Coordinate course delivery with other staff in situations where more than one academic delivers a unit. 
• Continually develop your own teaching methods and practices to apply high quality, innovative learning techniques to create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students.
• Participating in practice area teams to maintain and develop course materials. 
• Attend and participate in orientation/induction and other course team meetings. 

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Attributes 

Essential 

• A tertiary qualification in the field of Human & Community services or related field.
• A master's degree in a related area or significant work experience.

Preferred, but not essential:

• A PhD in Community Services or related field
• Industry experience relevant to the content area and academic level being taught. 
• Membership of a recognized professional body