AddressACAP is seeking dedicated sessional Criminology Educators who are passionate about their field and teaching the next generation of professionals.
Sessionals teach undergraduate programs (AQF 7), with guidance from permanent academic staff.
We are seeking experts in one or more of the following subject matters;
- Academic skills
- Introductory criminal justice
- Comparative criminology
- Crime and the media
- Drugs and crime
Sessional work involves;
- Teaching classes including lectures and tutorials, and engaging with students through online forums
- Marking assignments and performing administrative tasks associated with the classes
- Responding to student enquiries and providing advice as required
- Teaching from our Melbourne campus, located at 222 Bourke Street, and online via Zoom
- Part time for a specific period, 13 weeks per semester, with the opportunity in exceptional circumstances, to assume the role of Unit Coordinator.
The candidates we seek will ideally have;
- Experience teaching in a tertiary education institution, including online
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships at all levels across the College
- Scholarly and industry expertise
- Passion and motivation to empower students in their academic and professional journeys
- Availability to teach on-campus on Mondays or Tuesdays during business hours (on-campus classes are scheduled from 9.00am-12.00pm and 1.00-4.00pm AEDT/AEST), and/or online Wednesdays or Thursdays after business hours (online tutorials are scheduled from 5.00-8.30pm AEDT/AEST)
Essential qualifications for candidates include;
- A Criminology qualification or a qualification from an appropriate cognate discipline, at least a Masters
- Experience teaching in a tertiary education institution, including online
ACAP focuses on shared values and strengths across our teams, you will work together with others committed to transforming lives through education in a purpose-driven, engaging, and supportive team environment.
If the below is important to you, you will flourish here!
- Student-focused approach with the highest standards of student experience and outcomes
- Working in a vibrant team that is committed to innovative teaching
- A collegial and collaborative environment dedicated to academic excellence
- An appreciation and utilisation of transferable skills
- Cultural responsiveness; our students come from varied backgrounds and many are first-in-family, so your work will have far-reaching community benefits
Some benefits and perks of working with ACAP include;
- Genuine flexibility with hybrid working arrangements
- Health & wellbeing packages including free counselling for employees and family, discounted gym membership, movie tickets, travel, hotels and insurance
- Salary packaging and novated leasing
- Up to 75% off study scholarships on all our courses
- 2 paid volunteer days per year for your passionate causes
Diversity and Inclusion:
ACAP promotes and embraces an inclusive and diversified workforce. We believe equality, flexibility and diversity in the workplace delivers a rich and collaborative environment for our employees, students, and clients. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and diverse community groups.
Please note applicants require full working rights in Australia.
Successful candidates may need to undergo criminal records and working with children check.
How to apply:
Submit your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your interest in the role.
There is no close date for applications as sessional staff is an ongoing requirement. Confidential discussions will be arranged via telephone or email with potentially suitable applicants.
To learn more about ACAP please visit Careers - ACAP
