ACADEMIC SKILLS ADVISOR

Curtin University Malaysia; Miri; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtin University Malaysia is seeking an Academic Skills Advisor to enhance students’ academic language and learning skills. You will develop and deliver programs for individual and group student support, collaborating with academics and support staff to improve retention and success.

The role emphasizes designing modules, creating resources, and delivering interventions while contributing to program evaluation and scholarly activity within the Office of Learning and Teaching.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in TESL/TESOL with relevant experience; PhD desirable.
• Recent teaching or instructional experience engaging diverse students to achieve learning outcomes in English language support.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including writing and presentation abilities.
• Understanding of learning competencies essential for university study success.
• Ability to collaborate, coordinate with others, and contribute to a collegial environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deliver language support modules to develop students’ academic language and learning skills.
• Develop and evaluate online and print resources for on- and off-campus students.
• Provide individual consultations and collaborate with academics to support at‑risk students and address academic integrity.
• Manage calendars, promote and book venues for learning support modules.
• Administer surveys to measure student satisfaction with learning modules.
• Coordinate and facilitate additional learning support programmes.
• Build partnerships with Curtin’s academic staff and student support services.
• Collect and analyze data related to the programs.
• Lead related projects and events by the Office of Learning and Teaching.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and scholarly activities to inform practice.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Engagement with diverse learners

Collaborative practice

Presentation skills

Education

Master’s degree in TESL/TESOL

PhD in a relevant area (desirable)

Job description

Department: Office of Learning and Teaching
Appointment Type: Full time/Contract

Role Overview

The Office of Learning and Teaching is seeking to appoint an Academic Skills Advisor.

The role will provide support and advisory activities to students in the development of academic language and learning skills . The role also focusses on developing and delivering programs to Curtin students for individuals and groups of students.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deliver language support modules/programs/services in an effective, efficient and sustainable way to develop students’ academic language and learning skills.
• Develop and evaluate online and print resources to enable on- and off-campus students to advance their academic language and learning skills.
• Provide individual student consultations, and collaborate with academics and other student support staff, to develop intervention strategies for the retention and success of students (at-risk students, those addressing academic integrity, etc.).
• Prepare, promote and disseminate learning support module calendars and book venues.
• Administer surveys for student satisfaction of learning support modules.
• Coordinate and facilitate any other learning support programmes.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with Curtin’s academic staff and other student support staff.
• Collect and analyse data relating to the programs.
• Organize other relevant projects, programmes or events conducted by the Office of Learning and Teaching (OLT).
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the programs, as well as undertaking appropriate scholarly activity that will inform innovative practice.

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum, a Master’s degree in TESL/TESOL with considerable relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. A PhD degree in a relevant area is desirable.
• Recent teaching or instructional experience including a demonstrated ability to relate well to, engage with, and engender confidence in students from diverse backgrounds to achieve learning outcomes, particularly in English Language support.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent writing and presentation skills.
• A sound understanding of the issues related to and demonstrated skills in the development of learning competencies necessary for students to succeed in university studies.
• Demonstrated capacity to engage in collaborative practice, contribute to a collegial environment and coordinate work with others to achieve quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to embrace cultural change and changes in professional practice.
• Proven ability to independently prioritise work, meet deadlines and produce high quality outcomes in situations which may require negotiated solutions between diverse organisational areas.