• Job Description

  Req#: REF27099I

  Company Description

  Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
  
  The University of Auckland creates globally transformative impacts through our distinctive strengths in world leading research, scholarship, teaching and collaborative partnerships, inspired by our unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific.
  
  The University of Auckland Business School is one of the largest and most successful in the Australasian region and is the leading business school in New Zealand. It has set its sights on being one of Asia-Pacific's foremost business schools, known for its excellence and innovation in teaching and research. It has a strong commitment to high-quality teaching and research and has well developed networks in New Zealand’s business community and in international research networks. The school is accredited by AACSB International, EQUIS, and AMBA.
  
  Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

  Job Description

  Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

  The Business School is seeking to appoint two Professional Teaching Fellows (teaching-focused academics) to support the delivery of its portfolio of Professional Masters Programmes. This role involves designing and delivering embedded business communication skills and academic literacies to a diverse postgraduate student body.
  
  This role supports the suite of Postgraduate Professional Programmes through:

  • liaising with discipline academics to embed the University’s graduate capabilities (Graduate Profiles - The University of Auckland)
  • workshops, seminars and team teaching
  • 1:1 and small group sessions
  • feedback on written and oral assessments

  
  Our programmes offer 15-month degrees with a strong focus on employability. The large majority of students are international learners who have English as an additional language. On some programmes, evening teaching may be required as many students are in part-time or full-time employment.
  
  If you are committed to ensuring that your students have an extraordinary learning experience, informed by relevant research and enhanced by appropriate learning technologies, this role will appeal. You will be expected to assist in the development of programme and course curricula, conduct research-informed teaching and carry out administrative duties as required to enable the achievement of these goals.
  
  There are two positions available:
  One full-time (40 hours pw), 12-month fixed term position.
  One full-time (40 hours pw), permanent position.
  
  Remuneration is PTF1: $100,696 - PTF4: from $132,495, depending on the level of appointment.
  
  For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.
  
  
  He kōrero mōu | About you

  The successful applicant will have a postgraduate qualification related to English, language or communication disciplines. Relevant tertiary teaching experience is essential, and the preferred candidate will have 5-10 years’ experience working with international students at postgraduate level.
  
  To enhance our team, we are especially keen to hear from applicants with:

  • experience and pedagogical knowledge of e-learning/hybrid delivery.
  • strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • knowledge of numeracy, statistical analysis and quantitative research report writing skills.
  • learning support experience with both international and domestic tertiary students

  
  Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

  The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

  The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

  • Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
  • Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
  • A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

  In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

  For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.
  
  
  Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

  Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 25 August 2024 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV indicating your suitability for the role. Please also include a statement of your teaching philosophy, including teaching evaluations (if available).

  Please direct any inquiries to Andrew Eberhard via a.eberhard@auckland.ac.nz. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

  Additional Information

  Equity

  The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpu iMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

  The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

• About the company

  The University of Auckland is a public research university based in Auckland, New Zealand.

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