EOI - Academic Sessional, Occupational Therapy

3 months ago


Sydney, Australia The University of Notre Dame Full time

Description

Campus : Sydney (Broadway), School of Health Sciences

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

About the university

Since its inception in 1989, Notre Dame has become a leader in higher education and now has over 12,000 students enrolled across its three main campuses in Broome, Fremantle, and Sydney.  Notre Dame is an Australian University which embraces both the modern Australian university tradition and the ancient and esteemed traditions of Catholic universities both in Europe and North America.

About the school

The School of Health Sciences offers an extensive range of quality accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to engage students from learning opportunities in class through to professional workplace experience. Our Occupational Therapy program is distinctive for its teaching culture, delivery of quality contemporary education and its pastoral care mission. Our courses are delivered by experienced clinicians and academics ensuring materials and content are evidence based, contemporary and future focused.
 
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 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.

The School seeks expressions of interest from experienced Academics or Clinicians who have a passion for teaching. Teaching opportunities are available on a sessional basis in the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Program.

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

  • Inpatient or Community Rehabilitation (Physical)
  • Aged Care
  • Acute Inpatient Physical eg Medical/ Neurology/ Orthopaedics/ Cancer/ Hand Therapy
  • Mental Health
  • Disability Services eg NDIS
  • Paediatrics/ School System

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct lectures/theoretical tutorials and/or workshops in consultation with the Discipline Lead. This includes preparing a brief lesson plan in line with the weekly learning objectives and facilitating informed group discussions relating to the content.
  • 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.
  • Manage short-term extension requests in line with University policy.
  • Other duties as identified by the line manager or the National Deputy Head of School
  • Comply with policies and procedures in all aspects of their work and conduct.

About you

  • Conduct lectures/theoretical tutorials and/or workshops in consultation with the Discipline Lead. This includes preparing a brief lesson plan in line with the weekly learning objectives and facilitating informed group discussions relating to the content.
  • 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.
  • Manage short-term extension requests in line with University policy.
  • Other duties as identified by the line manager or the National Deputy Head of School
  • Comply with policies and procedures in all aspects of their work and conduct.

How to apply

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.

We are looking for Academic Sessionals on an ongoing basis.

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.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Tawanda Machingura, tawanda.machingura@nd.edu.au

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.



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