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Job Description Are you an HDR student looking to enhance your teaching experience while continuing your research?
QCGU has an exciting opportunity for passionate and driven HDR Student Teaching Fellows to join our academic team in Trimester 1, 2025!
One of the Asia-Pacific's leading music and performing arts schools, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University (QCGU) offers a comprehensive suite of professionally-oriented and community-resonant opportunities and qualifications in music and performing arts.
Its current fields of focus are music (performance, contemporary creative practices, research & leadership, production & entrepreneurship) and acting with programs embracing community stakeholders from early childhood to senior citizenship including a comprehensive suite of full-time tertiary programs relevant for 800 students.
As a HDR Student Teaching Fellow, you will play a key role in contributing to the teaching efforts of the University in Music Studies, particularly at undergraduate level, and to carry out activities to develop their skills as a teacher in higher education settings.
An HDR Student Teaching Fellow will work with the support of an academic supervisor and will work during their period of employment to develop an increased degree of autonomy as capabilities allow.
Applicants should indicate their preferred disciplinary focus within Music Studies (eg Theory/Aural/Contextual Studies/Career Readiness/Health&Wellbeing).
These roles are at Associate Lecturer (Level A) and are an integrated paid work experience opportunity for Griffith HDR students to work as a Teaching Fellow.
Consequently, they will be expected to participate in professional development with the aim of seeking recognition of their experience and skills through the Advance HE Professional Standards Framework.
On campus, face-to-face teaching is required and the work patterns for the part-time positions are expected to reflect the teaching requirements of the role.
Key responsibilities include but not limited to: Foster an outstanding student experience and encourage active participation and engagement in learning and teaching at the undergraduate level facilitating high quality, student-centred learning activities.
Support high quality learning and teaching outcomes for students evidenced by technology enhanced learning, problem oriented, authentic learning and assessment practices.
Support a student-centred service culture and establishment of positive, respectful and supportive relationships between staff and students.
Where appropriate promote and enhance student learning experiences through seeking opportunities to strengthen Griffith's research / teaching nexus.
Continuously improve teaching practice through professional development and critical reflection informed by a range of evaluation approaches.
Where appropriate to support personal professional development act as course convenor at the undergraduate level, with support and direction from more senior staff.
There are four fixed term (up to two years), 20% part-time positions available and will be primarily based at the Griffith University South Bank campus.
As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.
Griffith University's campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Salary Range The full-time equivalent base salary for an Associate Lecturer (Level A) in the range $78,034 - $104,938 per annum + 17% superannuation.
The total FTE package will be in the range $91,299 - $122,777 per annum.
Qualifications The successful candidate will be enrolled in a Griffith HDR program post confirmation and have at least two trimesters of prior teaching experience.
You will also have: Demonstrated ability to teach into the Music Studies area and engage with undergraduate students effectively, including developing teaching materials and delivering lectures and tutorials.
Proven ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and accessible manner, both verbally and in writing, to a diverse audience of students.
Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to balance teaching duties with research and other academic commitments.
Demonstrated commitment to student learning and providing academic guidance and mentorship to students.
Proficiency in using learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and other educational technologies to support student learning.
A commitment to ongoing professional development in teaching practices and engagement in teaching-related training.
Additional Information Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture.
We offer: Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities A supportive work environment Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities How to apply At Griffith, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you're from.
If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply.
For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.
Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery.
For more information, please refer to Griffith's Modern Slavery Policy.
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the Qualifications section above and the position description) Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission) Applicants must have unrestricted working rights for the duration of this appointment.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.
For further information specifically about these roles, please contact Professor Bernard Lanskey, Director, QCGU at ****** For application support, please contact People Services on (07) 373 54011 and quote reference number REF6360I .
Closing date: Monday, 4 November 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.
All applications must be submitted online.
Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.
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