Senior Tutor in French Studies

Job no: 0060884
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Arts
School: Languages and Linguistics
Salary: Level A - $80,258 - $108,906 p.a. plus 17% super

• Teach multiple areas of the French Studies program
• Join an internationally recognised hub for teaching and research in modern European languages
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
The French Studies program within the School of Languages and Linguistics seeks to appoint a Senior Tutor with the capacity to teach into multiple areas of the French Studies program.
The French Studies Program within the School of Languages and Linguistics teaches a broad suite of undergraduate and graduate courses, maintains a vigorous research higher degree culture, and has an internationally recognised research profile. It contributes to interdisciplinary teaching within the School, the Faculty of Arts and the wider University.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Support subject coordinators in the successful delivery of teaching to a high standard
• Prepare and conduct tutorials, seminars and where appropriate, lectures
• Prepare, administer and mark assessment in accordance with subject guidelines in the University Handbook

Who We Are Looking For
You will demonstrate a deep understanding of diverse student needs, fostering inclusivity. You will bring excellent organizational skills to ensure successful task management and timely delivery, aligning with policies and procedures for effective teaching and student support.
You will also have:

• A completed Honours or Master's Degree or PhD in a relevant discipline, with a demonstrated specialisation in French Studies
• Native or near-native competence in French and English
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in the teaching of the French language from A1 to C1, as well as French and Francophone culture
• Demonstrated track record of effective teaching and learning practices and a proven ability to develop educational resources

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva via email at , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: 14 Jan 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) / Melbourne time zone.
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