Geology Teaching Fellow: Field-Lab Education

University of Otago; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 76,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks’ annual leave

6.75% superannuation

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Otago in Ōtepoti Dunedin invites applications for a Teaching Fellow in Geology to support first-year courses EAOS 111 and GEOL 112. You will collaborate with academic and professional staff to deliver laboratory practicals and field-based teaching, and help coordinate paper delivery.

The role requires a PhD in Geology or Earth Science, tertiary teaching experience, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly with students from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• PhD in Geology, Earth Science or a closely related discipline.
• Tertiary teaching experience, including practical and/or field-based teaching.
• Broad disciplinary knowledge appropriate to introductory geology and Earth science.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and engage diverse students.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills; team teaching.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and teaching laboratory practicals to motivate and engage students.
• Support students to develop practical skills and understanding in geology and Earth science.
• Contribute to assessment, marking and student feedback.
• Coordinate laboratory teaching arrangements, resources and demonstrators.
• Plan and deliver first-year field trips in consultation with staff.
• Participate in all scheduled field trips, including weekend activities when required.
• Support recruitment and coordination of demonstrators.
• Develop teaching resources and measure effectiveness via surveys and results.

Skills

Geology

Earth Science

Teaching

Communication

Teamwork

Education

PhD in Geology or Earth Science

Job description

The University of Otago in Ōtepoti Dunedin invites applications for a Teaching Fellow in Geology to support first-year courses EAOS 111 and GEOL 112. You will collaborate with academic and professional staff to deliver laboratory practicals and field-based teaching, and help coordinate paper delivery.

The role requires a PhD in Geology or Earth Science, tertiary teaching experience, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly with students from diverse backgrounds.