EOI- Academic sessional

EOI- Academic sessional (Clinical Facilitation and Teaching roles), Physiotherapy
School of Health Sciences
Based on our Fremantle and Sydney campuses

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

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

 
About the role

The School seeks expressions of interest from experienced Academics or Clinicians who have a passion for teaching. We are looking for Sessional on campus tutors and clinical facilitators on an ongoing basis.

A Clinical Facilitator acts as a university representative to provide support and mentorship to students whilst out on clinical placements. The role involves periodic casual work supervising students across various facilities in Perth and Sydney. The usual commitment is approximately 3 hours per week/per student for 3 out of the 5 weeks they are on placement.

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

Key Responsibilities of the Clinical Facilitator

• Supervise/support/mentor students whilst on placement
• Identify students at risk, liaise with the clinical education team and the site supervisor to ensure appropriate supports and strategies are put into place
• Providing both verbal and written feedback to the students about their performance
• Completion of relevant professional development/supervision training through the university
• Other duties as identified by the Director of Clinical Education.

Key Responsibilities of the Academic Sessional (Teaching)

• Conduct lectures/theoretical tutorials and/or workshops in consultation with the Program Coordinator.
• 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/Program Coordinator.
• Attendance at meetings as required by the Course Coordinator/Program Coordinator.
• Other duties as identified by the line manager

• AHPRA registered Physiotherapist
• Significant relevant clinical experience
• Ability to deliver quality learning and teaching practices in multiple modes
• Experience with the clinical supervision of students or relevant post-graduate studies
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• 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
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to foster high levels of collegiality and ability to empathise with students.

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Please specify your area of interest and subject matter expertise, as well as your availability, in your cover letter.

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

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.

Please direct your queries regarding the Clinical Facilitator role to Janelle Gill, or [email protected] , for the Academic Sessional (Teaching) role to Robyn Sturdy or [email protected]

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.