Syllabus Writer: Living Knowledge, Living Place (NZ, Remote)

Study Abroad; New Zealand; A distancia; NZD 20.000 - 33.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

IFSA is seeking a subject specialist to develop the syllabus for a new four-credit, short-term course for visiting Australian university students. The cohort may include students studying Indigenous Studies or with prior experience engaging with Indigenous issues in an Australian context.

The writer will develop the academic framework using IFSA’s syllabus template in collaboration with IFSA Academic Affairs, exploring Māori perspectives, Indigenous worldviews, identity, culture, sustainability,

Formación

• Master’s degree required in a relevant discipline with Indigenous studies focus.
• Demonstrated expertise in Māori perspectives and Indigenous worldviews.
• Excellent academic writing and ability to develop course materials.

Responsabilidades

• Develop the course description, learning outcomes, session outline, readings, and learning resources.
• Design assessments, grading criteria, and rubrics for a four-credit undergraduate course.
• Integrate cultural and place-based learning activities into the syllabus.
• Complete up to two rounds of revisions after Academic Affairs review.
• Collaborate with IFSA Academic Affairs to align with syllabus template.

Conocimientos

Academic writing

Communication

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Educación

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

PhD in a relevant discipline

Descripción del empleo

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Syllabus Writer: Living Knowledge, Living Place (NZ, Remote)

New Zealand - Remote, NZ

Living Knowledge, Living Place: Indigenous Worldviews, Identity and Practice in Aotearoa

• Location: Remote
• Contract period: November–December 2026
• Compensation: Competitive
• Estimated hours: Approximately 20-24 hours, including up to two rounds of revisions and a one-hour orientation with IFSA Academic Affairs.

The Opportunity

IFSA is seeking a subject specialist to develop the syllabus for a new four-credit, short-term course for visiting Australian university students. The cohort may include students studying Indigenous Studies or with prior experience engaging with Indigenous issues in an Australian context.

The course will explore Māori perspectives, Indigenous worldviews, identity, cultural practice, sustainability, and relationships between people, knowledge, and place in contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand. The program itinerary and teaching components are already outlined. The writer will develop the academic framework using IFSA’s syllabus template in collaboration with IFSA Academic Affairs.

Key Responsibilities

Develop the course description, learning outcomes, session outline, readings, and learning resources.

Design assessments, grading criteria, and rubrics appropriate for a four-credit undergraduate course.

Integrate established cultural, community, and place-based learning activities into the syllabus.

Complete up to two rounds of revisions following Academic Affairs review.

A master’s degree in a relevant discipline and demonstrated expertise in Māori perspectives, Indigenous worldviews, identity, culture, and contemporary issues in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Excellent academic writing, communication, and organisational skills.

Ability to work collaboratively, respond to feedback, and meet agreed deadlines.

A PhD in a relevant discipline.

Experience developing experiential, place-based, community-engaged, or study abroad courses.

Familiarity with U.S. credit, grading, and assessment structures.

Course materials: The engagement agreement will address IFSA’s ongoing use and adaptation of the syllabus and associated materials.