Lecturer, Social Work - Culturally Responsive Education

Qjumpers; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EIT | Te Aho a Māui in Gisborne invites applications for a permanent, full-time Kaiako/Lecturer for the Bachelor of Social Work. Based in Tairāwhiti, you will teach, develop curricula, assess students, and engage in research, aligning with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Mātauranga Māori.

The appointing salary ranges between $84,793 and $89,639, with preference for someone with recent social work practice and a teaching qualification. Residency or NZ work visa is required.

Qualifications

• Master's level qualification is essential.
• Tertiary teaching experience is desirable.
• Recent social work practice experience is desirable.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of contemporary social work approaches is desirable.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills in English are desirable.
• Basic knowledge of te reo Māori is desirable.
• Knowledge of kawa, tikanga and Māori history of the Tairāwhiti region is desirable.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in teaching and learning is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and effective teaching using contemporary learning and teaching practices.
• Develop, review and update curriculum and course documentation.
• Prepare and maintain high-quality learning resources and teaching materials.
• Reflect EIT’s commitment to te Tiriti o Waitangi in teaching and learning.
• Create authentic, practical, industry-relevant learning opportunities.
• Provide academic and pastoral support to students to promote success and wellbeing.
• Design and implement fair, valid and reliable assessment practices.
• Assess student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Undertake research and scholarly activity contributing to professional practice and community outcomes.
• Collaborate with programme teams and contribute to programme development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Curriculum development

Organisation skills

Diversity support

Education

Master's degree

Teaching qualification

Job description

EIT | Te Aho a Māui in Gisborne invites applications for a permanent, full-time Kaiako/Lecturer for the Bachelor of Social Work. Based in Tairāwhiti, you will teach, develop curricula, assess students, and engage in research, aligning with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Mātauranga Māori.

The appointing salary ranges between $84,793 and $89,639, with preference for someone with recent social work practice and a teaching qualification. Residency or NZ work visa is required.