EOI- Academic Sessional Behavioural Science, School of Arts and Sciences

EOI - Sessional Tutor, Behavioural Science
School of Arts & Sciences
Roles for our Sydney (Broadway) Campus and Fremantle (WA) Campus (Blended Delivery)

• Friendly and collaborative environment
• Rewarding opportunity
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities

About the university

We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney.

With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.

About the school

The National School of Arts and Sciences is one of two National Schools in the Faculty of Arts, Sciences, Law and Business. The National School is based on two distinct campuses in Fremantle and Sydney. The School of Arts and Sciences delivers a practical, ethical and industry-focused education in diverse areas of study such as the liberal arts, communications and media, counselling, psychology, behavioural science, social work, and science, with a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs on offer.

About the role

An academic sessional makes a substantial contribution to the teaching program, particularly at the undergraduate level. The position requires preparation and coordination of tutorials, consultation with students, assessment marking and attendance at meetings as required by the Course Coordinator/ Discipline Lead. The primary purpose of an academic sessional is to successfully run and manage their assigned tutorials within the discipline area.

The School seeks expressions of interest from experienced academics or health promotion workers who have a passion for teaching. Teaching opportunities are available on a sessional basis in Behavioural Science, particularly in social and psychological determinants of health.

We are looking for academic sessional staff with subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Social Determinants of Health

Human Lifespan Development

Psychology (e.g., Health, Cultural, Social, and/or Developmental Psychology)

Sociology (e.g., Social of Health and Illness)

Cultural and/or Indigenous Studies

Health Promotion

If you have some familiarity with allied health professions such as Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, that would be welcome, too.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct online discussions and/or face-to-face tutorials in consultation with the Course Coordinator / Discipline Lead.
• Consultation with students in relation to readings, weekly topics and assessment.
• Marking and providing feedback relating to assessment activities as set out by the Course Coordinator/ Discipline Lead.
• Attendance at meetings as required by the Course Coordinator/Discipline Lead.
• Comply with policies and procedures in all aspects of their work and conduct.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Possession of a relevant master's degree in the behavioural, social or health sciences or with equivalent professional/industry experience. A minimum of an undergraduate qualification.
• Knowledge and understanding of current scholarship in the relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to deliver quality learning and teaching practices in multiple modes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to foster high levels of collegiality and ability to empathise with students.
• Knowledge of, and experience in adhering to workplace policies and procedures in the areas of work health safety, equity, diversity and promoting a respectful workplace culture.
• Ability to deliver quality learning and teaching practices in multiple modes including online delivery.
• Proven ability to assess priority of tasks, manage workload and meet deadlines, in a busy environment.
• Previous experience working in any education sector is desirable.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, please email a cover letter and your CV. Please specify your area of interest and subject matter expertise, as well as your availability, in your cover letter.

We are looking for Academic Sessionals on an ongoing basis. We will be in contact should a role become available.

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia and will need to comply with mandatory check requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding Gender-Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre-employment process. For more information on this please refer to our website.

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role toRobbie Busch, [email protected]

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.