Teaching Focused Academic - Paramedicine

• Join a highly motivated and enthusiastic team
• Showcase your leadership
• Work in a discipline area you are passionate about

About Us:

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the VU Block Model®:

VU has revolutionised the student experience!

The VU Block Model®, designed and implemented by the best learning and teaching experts, aims to ease the transition of students into first year, and set them up for a successful University experience in the relevant Discipline Based College. This teaching position provides exciting opportunities for people with a commitment to innovative teaching practices wishing to join teaching teams dedicated to delivering a unique student experience.

About the Role:

We are looking for a passionate and innovative academic with expertise in Paramedicine keen to take workshops and other sessions with students as part of our VU First Year College®.

This is a part-time (0.6 FTE) ongoing position commencing in February/March 2024 at a TFAA 3 – 6 Classification Level, Salary range $79,245 per annum (pro rata) – $89,913 per annum (pro rata), plus 17% Superannuation.

About You:

We want to hear from you if you:

• Relevant professional qualifications in Paramedicine.
• Are able to teach first year Clinical Practice Paramedic Units.  
• Have a strong passion for teaching and a desire for continuous improvement and development in student learning.
• Enjoy the prospect of developing future Paramedics.
• Want to contribute to the ongoing development of teaching methodologies.

Duties:

• Design innovative curricula and develop learning materials in collaboration with other colleagues as appropriate. 
• Develop and facilitate learning activities face-to-face or in a blended capacity as appropriate, which stimulate and foster student learning and which reflect a command of the discipline and contemporary pedagogic practices.
• Determine the learning needs of students and provide appropriate teaching and learning environments and support to help students achieve the intended learning outcomes.
• Assess learning and provide timely feedback that students can use to inform future assessment tasks.
• Engage in continuing professional learning and qualifications, if appropriate, in both discipline theory and practice and the teaching of the discipline.

What We Offer:

• 17% employer superannuation contributions
• Professional development opportunities

For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff.

How to Apply and/or view the Position Description

To apply and/or view the position description, please click here.

Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising:

• A cover letter
• Your CV
• Your responses to the selection criteria listed on page 3 of the Position Description.

Please note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria (as outlined on page 3 of the PD) will not be considered.

Applications close: Thursday 8 February 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST). 

Who to Contact:

For further information relating to the position, please contact Rechelle Martinez, Head of Operations by email at ***************@vu.edu.au.

Our Commitment to Protecting Country

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

Victoria University is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. VU encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field.