Casual Teaching Scholar: Theology & Philosophy

Australian Catholic University; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Australian Catholic University (ACU) invites expressions of interest for casual academic teaching roles across several campuses, including Melbourne and Canberra. The Faculty of Theology & Philosophy offers a broad suite of courses, from undergraduate to postgraduate levels, with emphasis on mission alignment and inclusive learning.

Responsibilities include delivering tutorials, assessing student work, and participating in moderation.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Theology, Philosophy, or a related field is required, and/or current HDR candidate.
• Understanding of innovative and pedagogically contemporary teaching, curriculum design, and/or assessment activities, informed by current disciplinary research.
• Ability to collaborate and successfully deliver outcomes when participating in teams.
• Competency in learning management systems and other technology related to tertiary teaching.
• Demonstrated high-quality teaching in undergraduate and/or postgraduate units is desirable.
• Awareness of ACU's Mission, Catholic ethos, and commitment to diversity and ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Casual Teaching Academics will be accountable for high-quality learning and teaching outcomes through delivery of undergraduate and/or postgraduate tutorials and assessments predominately in Core Curriculum Units.
• Contribute to enhancing student success and fostering inclusive learning environments through innovative practice.
• Provide students with timely, effective, formal and informal consultation and feedback opportunities.
• Participate in moderation of assessment, normally at unit level.
• Efficiently manage administrative responsibilities associated with their teaching.

Skills

Curriculum design

Pedagogy

Learning management systems

Team collaboration

Education

Postgraduate degree in Theology/Philosophy or related field

HDR candidate

Job description

Australian Catholic University (ACU) invites expressions of interest for casual academic teaching roles across several campuses, including Melbourne and Canberra. The Faculty of Theology & Philosophy offers a broad suite of courses, from undergraduate to postgraduate levels, with emphasis on mission alignment and inclusive learning.

Responsibilities include delivering tutorials, assessing student work, and participating in moderation.