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Expressions of interest sought for casual tutors in Cognitive and Brain Sciences for a range of first, second and third-year units that will be offered in Session 1, 2023.
THE ROLE
Remuneration: competitive hourly rates as per Macquarie Uni’s schedule for casual academic rates of pay
Appointment Type: casual appointments, Session 1, 2023
Macquarie University (North Ryde) location
Casual academic staff are wanted to tutor in several undergraduate units within Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Session 1, 2023. Classes for this Session run from 20th February–4th June 2023, and exams will be held any time between the 5th–23rd June 2023. Typically, tutors will be asked to take on 2–4 tutorial classes per week, depending on enrolment numbers. In addition to teaching these classes, tutors are expected to assist with student consultation, mark unit assessments and examinations, and attend regular tutor meetings where applicable.
We are seeking tutors for the units listed below. Please refer to the MQ handbook for more information on each unit: . Tutors are generally expected to be familiar with the content area that the units cover.
COGS1000 – Introduction to Neuroscience 1: This unit has weekly 1-hour tutorials that involve the use of a variety of research and other experimental equipment. All tutors are expected to complete a training session held in the week before the start of the session.
COGS2020 – Experimental Design and Data Analysis for the Cognitive and Brain Sciences: This unit has weekly 2-hour tutorials that require the use of the R-programming language and software environment. Tutors are expected to have experience with R, and ideally be familiar with data.table, ggplot2 and possess a strong statistics background.
COGS3020 – Computational Neuroscience: This unit has weekly 1.5-hour tutorials that require the use of Python. Tutors are expected to have experience with programming in python using numpy, scipy, sklearn and preferably pytorch. A strong mathematical background including linear algebra, calculus and differential equations are desired.
COGS3040 – Space and Time in the Brain: This unit has weekly 1.5-hour tutorials. Neuroscience background and MATLAB proficiency are desirable.
Please note that the timetable for Session 1, 2023 is yet to be released and as such we cannot confirm when tutorials for the above listed units will be scheduled at this point in time. If you are generally unavailable on a certain day and/or time, we strongly suggest you clearly outline this in the online form you must submit as part of your application (further details on what to include are outlined below).
We are also concurrently seeking tutors for our psychology undergraduate units. If you are interested in registering your interest for these units as well, please see the advertisement on the Careers at Macquarie website.
About You
All interested tutors, who are available for this time period (including both the teaching period and exam period), are encouraged to register their interest. Experience tutoring in previous offerings of these units or similar units, as well as having a background in cognitive science, psychology or neuroscience-related field will be looked upon favourably.
About Us
Macquarie’s Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences holds a distinctive place on the global stage. With several internationally acclaimed centres producing ground-breaking research in areas like linguistics, psychology, cognitive science and clinical medicine, our faculty is a place of passionate educators and unbridled discovery. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities including the Australian Hearing Hub, we work together to investigate and answer some of the big questions about what makes us human.
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 58 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we’ve grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. .
To Apply
Please register your interest via a two-step process.
1. Complete this online form
The online form requires you to detail the units you are applying for, if you are applying for multiple units, your order of preference, your desired teaching load for the semester and you must address the specific criteria for the role. If you are going to be unavailable for a period during the session, please note this clearly in the online form.
2. Submit your CV via the “Apply” button on this page. In your CV, please include your academic qualifications and industry and/or academic work experience.
In addition to any unit-specific selection criteria outlined above, we will be using the following selection criteria in reviewing applications.
Essential criteria:
Postgraduate qualification or current enrolment in a higher degree research program relevant to the teaching discipline;
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with students;
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others;
The right work in Australia for the duration of the session.
Desirable criteria:
Background in a cognitive science, psychological science and/or neuroscience-related field;
Demonstrated tertiary-level teaching experience, especially in a previous offering of the unit or a similar unit.
When necessary, interviews for the available positions will be scheduled mid—late January.
By providing an expression of interest (EOI) for these positions, you agree that your details may be placed on file for a period of 24 months. Successful EOIs will be kept on file, and may be considered when a vacancy arises that is an appropriate match to skill and disciplinary background.
Specific Role Enquiries: Bianca de Wit, Course Director, at bianca.dewit@mq.edu.au or 9850 2987.
General Enquiries: Briony Mamo, Course Support Officer for the Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences at sops.ug@mq.edu.au or 9850 4067
Applications Close: Wednesday 4th of January, 2023 at 11:55pm (AEST)
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