Teaching Fellow - Physics

University of Otago; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in New Zealand is seeking a Teaching Fellow to support the physics labs and lead outreach activities. The ideal candidate will have relevant teaching experience and excellent interpersonal skills. A full-time, permanent position is available in Dunedin with a salary range of $75,727 to $87,849. Applications close on October 19.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated relevant teaching experience at a tertiary or secondary institution.
• Ability to relate to a wide variety of people within a teaching, outreach and research environment.
• Commitment to working in a culturally safe and respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 100-level labs and provide tutorial support.
• Undertake 100-level demonstrator coordination.
• Develop and deliver department outreach activities for schools.

Skills

Teaching experience

Innovation in learning opportunities

Interpersonal skills

Cultural awareness

Independence and collegiality

Job description

About Our Team / Mō Te Tīma

The Physics Department at the University of Otago was the first Physics Department established in New Zealand, and a foundation discipline when the University opened in 1871.

Today, the Department embraces innovative teaching methods, promotes a vigorous research ethos, and is committed both to Physics as a discipline and to its applications. Our key objectives are to provide students with the highest quality education, and to produce research of international excellence.

The role / Te mahi

As a Teaching Fellow within our Department, your focus will be supporting the running of HSFY PHSI191 labs, undertake 100 level demonstrator coordination, and lead school outreach activities.

The key tasks of the role will include:

• Supervising 100-level labs and providing tutorial support.
• Undertake 100-level demonstrator coordination.
• Develop and deliver department outreach activities for schools and teachers.
• Coordinating assessment marking and ensuring the provision of constructive and timely feedback to students.
• Supporting other undergraduate teaching in physics as required.

Your skills and experience / Kā Pūkeka Me Kā Wheako

Ideally, candidates will have:

• Demonstrated relevant teaching experience at a tertiary or secondary institution.
• Demonstrated innovation in hands on learning opportunities.
• An ability to relate to a wide variety of people within a teaching, outreach and research environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication.
• Commitment to working in a culturally safe and respectful manner and demonstrated understanding and appreciation of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and Pasifika values.
• An ability to work collegially and independently.

Further details / Pūroko

This is a full time (1FTE), permanent position, located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The successful candidate will be appointed to an appropriate step on the Teaching and Professional Practice Fellow salary scale $75,727 to $87,849 based on skills, qualifications and experience.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

Specific enquiries may be emailed to Associate Professor Ashton Bradley via the email address below.

Application / Tono

To submit your application (including cover letter and CV) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2501291 will close on Sunday, 19 October.

Applications may be reviewed as submitted and candidates may be invited to interview immediately. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.