UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE: Subject Coordinator, Gender Studies

Job no: 0062510, 0062654, 0062655

Location: Parkville

Role type: Part-time (0.3 – 0.75 FTE); Fixed-term – 08/07/2024 to 13/12/2024

Faculty: Arts

Department/School: School of Culture and Communication

Salary: Level A.8 – $113,262 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super

• Opportunity to gain experience in subject coordination and delivery
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• Contribute to the ongoing excellence of the Gender Studies program at the University of Melbourne
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families

About the Role

The School of Culture and Communication (SCC) seeks to appoint fixed-term Subject Coordinators to coordinate and teach the following subjects as a temporary replacement for the substantive coordinators:

The Subject Coordinators report to the Head of Program and are responsible for coordinating teaching activities such as lectures, tutorials and/or seminars and teaching delivery for the subject per the Faculty’s Local Operating rules.

This position offers an opportunity to foster your own academic and professional growth within a collaborative and supportive environment, while contributing to the academic development of students.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertake subject coordination duties including the maintenance of Learning Management System (LMS) sites and subject guides
• Prepare assessments in accordance with subject guidelines in the University Handbook and coordinate assessment processes, managing assessment extension requests as required
• Undertake consultation with students
• Prepare and conduct lectures, seminars, and tutorials in the required mode (eg. online, on campus, blended) to a high standard.   
• Effectively and efficiently communicate with students via LMS and address frequently asked questions in relation to classes and assessment
• Mark assessment, provide timely feedback to students and record results into the appropriate results record system

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a committed and engaging educator with experience of teaching at tertiary level, with a commitment to inclusivity in student learning, and the ability to work collaboratively with students.

You will work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating outstanding organisational abilities, effective time management, and the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines.

You will also have:

• Completion of a Doctoral or Master qualification in the relevant discipline or equivalent relevant academic or professional or practice-based experience and expertise
• Demonstrated experience in teaching delivery
• Experience in supervising, coaching and supporting staff and fostering an effective teaching team
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage time effectively, work collaboratively, administer multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines successfully
• Ability to interpret and understand policies and procedures relevant to teaching and student support and welfare

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. 

Please note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – The Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne is widely recognised as Australia’s leading centre for the study of the Humanities and Social Sciences 

The Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne brings together leading scholars across 40 disciplines of study in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Our academic staff are of international standing and committed to excellence in teaching and research.

What We Offer You!

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne

We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.   

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled “Reasonable Adjustments Request”.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit –https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ana via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Descriptions:

0062654 – Subject Coordinator – Gender Studies (Sex, Gender and Culture) 

0062655 – Subject Coordinator – Gender Studies (Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective)

0062510 – Subject Coordinator – Gender Studies (Trans Studies)

Applications close: 13 Jun 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time