Charles Goode Tutor in Economics

**Position**:Charles Goode Tutor in Economics

Ormond College

**Reports to**:Associate Dean, Academic and Enrichment

**Employment Type**: Fixed term (12 months) Part Time (0.6)

**About us**

Ormond College is the largest residential College at the University of Melbourne and host to

the Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship. Home to around 370 undergraduates, 50 graduate

resident students and 80 non-resident students, Ormond College is committed to providing

an outstanding residential and learning experience through its core values of respect,

community, learning, integrity, diversity and heritage. We inspire and challenge students’

thoughts and beliefs, preparing them to be active citizens in their life after College, and to

make a positive contribution in their local and global communities.

Ormond and Wade Institute offer a unique community experience, set in beautiful heritage

gardens and grounds on the doorstep of the Melbourne CBD. Our culture actively embraces

and fosters diversity and inclusion, and we are proud to be certified as a member of the

Diversity Council of Australia.

Ormond College provides a diverse learning program for our residential undergraduate,

graduate and non-resident students who are studying at the University of Melbourne. We

seek to attract, retain and develop the best possible academic staff to deliver learning

experiences to our students through small group tutorials and individual consultations.

**Position overview**:
The Charles Goode Tutor in Economics is a **residential position** and is the Leading Tutor in

Economics and Commerce. Living on campus provides the opportunity to contribute to the

dynamic learning environment while also having the opportunity to pursue individual

research.

This tutorship has been established by Charles Goode AC, an Ormond Alumni, Fulbright

Scholar and eminent leader in the Australian commercial community with a distinguished

career as a director and Chairman of major public companies. It aims to bring the experience

and expertise of early-career researchers and academics to the students of the College, and to

enrich the life of the Senior Common Room community. The position is a fixed-term

residential appointment and may be renewed by agreement between the Tutor and the

College.

The Tutor will work with the Associate Dean, Academics and Enrichment, to provide

learning opportunities through a range of teaching modules including tutorials, seminars,

consultations, intensives and other teaching duties as negotiated. Fellows will endeavour to

form relationships with students and staff that foster an interest in their research and

encourage excellence in academic pursuits. There will be opportunities to mentor students

as appropriate.

**Key responsibilities**:
The Charles Goode Tutor in Economics will:

- Learning _
- Design and deliver a structured sequence of between 3 and 6 weekly tutorial or

learning events such as forums that responds to student enquiries and also addresses

key skills and conventions, core understandings and broader context for each of the
- Be at the college on Tuesday and Thursday evenings to run tutorials and support the

tutorial program and other tutors.
- Be available for between 6 hours of individual consultations per week during

semester.
- Develop additional academic and faculty-based experiences for students, including

possible “intensives”.
- Attend meetings relevant to the Academic Program as directed by the Associate

Dean, Academic and Enrichment.
- Engage in teaching and program design that is consistent with the Ormond

pedagogical model.
- Interview prospective tutors in their discipline at the direction of the Academic

Program Manager.
- Interview prospective students.
- Play a leading role in the professional development program provided for Ormond

tutors.
- Engage in planning for upcoming semesters, as well as undertake various projects

that may arise at the direction of the Associate Dean, Academic and Enrichment.
- Refer students to appropriate sources of support as needed e.g., Ormond’s Academic

Advisors, Community Counsellors or Associate Dean, Student Success.
- In collaboration with students, organising specific academic and professional

learning events or activities for students, such as speakers, workshops and intensive

teaching programs.

**_Community _**
- Be on-site during semester to support staff and students and work towards a vibrant

academic space.
- Be a positive and active member of the Senior Common Room, including attending

social events and formal meetings.
- Collaborate with colleagues from departments other than Academic and Enrichment

to develop and enhance new initiatives.
- Attend ceremonial dinners of the College and other key community events.
- Model the values of the College and fostering a learning and community life based

on integrity and respect for all its members. Attend key community events in the

Ormond calendar.

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