AddressWho are we looking for?
QUT003: Real Action for Real Change is one of the new QUT You offerings designed to provide students with the skills to create a locally driven action plan to engage, educate, and encourage meaningful change from members of the general public or a relevant community.
Teaching will begin on the 22nd of July and run for six weeks + two weeks for marking and assessment. Successful applicants will need to attend a planning meeting held in the week commencing the 8th of July.
We are looking to Sessional Academics who can support the teaching of this large unit. Specifically, we are looking for people with knowledge and passion for change. No idea is too small – we are asking you to assist our students to become confident in their ability to effect change.
About the School of Public Health and Social Work Faculty of Health, Academic Division
The School of Public Health and Social Work includes the disciplines of public health; health management; social work and human services; and health, safety and environment. The school is one of seven schools in the Faculty of Health.
What do you need to succeed?
Successful applicants will have the following:
Essential• Post-graduate qualification in Public Health, Epidemiology or similar.
• Demonstrate a commitment to undertake (within 12 months), or have completed, one of the following:
• ‘Foundations of Learning and Teaching, Effective Communication and Academic Success’ workshops
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Post graduate studies in education and training
• Demonstrate a willingness to undertake an induction to QUT and complete mandatory on-line training as required for all staff at QUT.
Desirable
• Previous teaching experience
Additional information
How to apply
• Please send a brief expression of interest (200-300 words) outlining you experience and motivation to join the teaching team and a short CV.
• Please include an indication of your availability (ie. The days that you are available). Note: The unit runs from the 22nd of July to the end of August. It is taught at GP, KG and on-line (Via Zoom).
• The position will report to the QUT003 unit coordinator.
• Position will be paid at Sessional Academic Casual Tutoring rates. Salary rates can be found here.
• Please send any enquiries and all EOIs to ************@qut.edu.au
• Applications close midnight 21st of June.
For information on Sessional Academic classifications and salary rates please click here.
Please note: We are only considering applicants based in the Brisbane region for face-to-face employment.
Please note that a large number of factors affect whether appointments can be made, and due to the large number of applications, you may not be contacted if you are unsuccessful. If you have not previously worked for the School, you may be contacted for a short meeting with a staff member before being appointed.
As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.
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