Master of Arts Scholarship in Auslan Teaching
Monash University Clayton campus, Melbourne, Australia
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 06-Oct-2024
Location
- Clayton campus, Melbourne, Australia
Salary
- Research Living Allowance of $35,013 AUD per annum (tax-free stipend), indexed plus allowances as per RTP stipend scholarship conditions. A tuition fee scholarship and Single Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) will be provided for a successful international awardee.
Responsibilities
- Join the research team and contribute to the wider project while undertaking a distinct MA project.
- Negotiate the details of the MA project that should contribute to areas of focus within the wider project such as Auslan teacher skills and training pathways, Auslan teacher cognition, and implementation and evaluation of Auslan learning resources in TAFE classrooms.
- Work with teachers from Melbourne Polytechnic’s Auslan Program and potentially a wider group of Auslan teachers.
- Integrate into an already successful research agenda funded by the Australian Research Council, with access to funding for fieldwork, transcription, travel, and conference attendance.
- Benefit from expert supervision from research leaders and a pre-existing structure for the MA.
Requirements
- Fluent Auslan user with demonstrated experience as an Auslan teacher and/or teacher trainer.
- Strong links into the Deaf and Auslan teacher communities through lived experience or a track record of successful work/co-research with Deaf Auslan teachers.
- Hold an Australian (or equivalent international) Honour’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field with a significant research component and first-class honours/H1 awarded.
- Relevant research experience and/or industry experience beyond degree qualifications will be considered.
- Familiarity with eligibility requirements for English-language proficiency skills to undertake a MA in the Faculty of Arts.
Benefits
- Access to funding to support fieldwork, transcription, travel, and conference attendance.
- Expert supervision from research leaders in the field.
- Opportunity for co-authored publications and recognition through co-authorship.
- Integration into a successful research agenda with established outcomes.
Notes
- Scholarship holders must be enrolled on campus and normally full-time, but part-time can be considered for those with a disability/health condition.
- Expected to enrol by June 2025, with some flexibility on the commencement date.
- Enquiries should be directed to Associate Professor Louisa Willoughby before submitting an Expression of Interest.
Education-Focussed Academic - Nexus Program
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Kensington UNSW Campus, Sydney, NSW
Dates
- Opening Date: 27-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 18-Oct-2024
Location
- Kensington UNSW Campus, Sydney, NSW
Salary
- Level B ($123,620 to $145,730) or up to Level C Step 3 ($150,148 to $158,990) + 17% superannuation
Responsibilities
- Contribute to colleagues’ professional development in pedagogy, educational technology, emerging teaching practices and scholarly approaches to teaching through faculty and UNSW programs & initiatives
- Demonstrate leadership and positively influence educational culture and community across Faculties
- Undertake research related to teaching and learning, including in relation to SoTL
- Analyse and collate key research findings on learning and teaching for dissemination internally
- Contribute to the development of strategies, policies and procedures relating to learning and teaching
- Collaborate with colleagues and other Nexus Fellows in the faculties to implement new local and institution-wide initiatives that seek to improve learning & teaching
Requirements
- A PhD, ideally in a relevant discipline (but not essential – we welcome people coming from various PhD disciplines)
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills, including the ability to influence others and drive change
- Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, academic excellence, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
- Experience using artificial intelligence and/or designing learning or assessment activities in the context of artificial intelligence to enhance learning and student experience, with an emphasis on innovative assessment approaches
- Experience in assessment and/or feedback design and/or improvement
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness and a passion for educational excellence (e.g., relevant discipline- based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales)
- Demonstrated capacity to contribute to the Scholarship of Teaching of Learning (SoTL). Ideally, you’ll have prior experience in writing/publishing in SoTL
- A current Work with Children Check
Benefits
- Access to up to 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over the end of the year period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
Notes
- The role operates Monday to Friday, business hours. Flexible working arrangements are available.
- Candidates will need to have full working rights – this role is not available for sponsorship.
Professor/Assoc. Professor in Indigenous Studies and Director
The University of Melbourne Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
Dates
- Opening Date: 10-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 16-Sep-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
Salary
- Level D ($175,858-$193,740) or Level E ($226,517) + 17% super
Responsibilities
- Teach and research in the area of Indigenous Studies.
- Take up the position of Director of the Program within the Faculty of Arts.
- Shape the work and culture of the Program to better recognize the perspectives and ways of knowing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Requirements
- A PhD in an appropriate field of expertise.
- A track record of success in a field of Indigenous Studies scholarship and in securing research grants.
- Demonstrated ability for excellence in teaching, including the capacity to initiate course development.
- Demonstrated excellence in leadership and management.
- Current and valid Working with Children Check.
Benefits
- Extensive employee benefits aimed at enhancing work-life balance.
Notes
- Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (VIC).
- Current casual or fixed-term employees of the University will be provided with prior opportunity to apply for and be considered for vacant continuing positions if they meet specific criteria.
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 16-Sep-2024
Location
- Ballarat, Australia
Salary
- Total remuneration valued to $190,982 - $210,230 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $161,830 - $178,282 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level D), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff. Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and make outstanding and original contributions to learning, teaching, scholarship and research in the discipline of Nursing.
- Make significant contributions to quality improvement of nursing programs.
- Mentorship of staff in the learning and teaching activity of the School.
- Development, implementation and accreditation of the nursing curricula at the Australian Catholic University.
- Lead and build relationships with external organisations and communities.
Requirements
- Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- For permanent/continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Study leave and a variety of leave provisions.
- Salary packaging options available.
- Access to generous leave provisions.
Notes
- General enquiries can be sent to Professor Elisabeth Jacob, Head of School, School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramed (VIC) at: Elisabeth.Jacob@acu.edu.au.
- Applications close at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time.
Indigenous EOI for PhD Scholarship Opportunities
Monash University Clayton campus, Melbourne, Australia
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: Not Available
Location
- Clayton campus, Melbourne, Australia
Salary
- Generous scholarship covering tuition fees, a tax-free Stipend, the Monash Indigenous Top-Up Research Award, and the option to apply for the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous) scholarship of $13,000pa. Additional financial support is available through research and teaching assistance work.
Responsibilities
- Undertake extensive, independent research under an expert academic supervisor.
- Write a thesis that makes a positive impact on knowledge in your chosen field.
- Complete your research project with excellence as part of the Monash Doctoral Program or a Joint Research Award.
- Develop a broad range of skills and professional attributes to make an impact in academia, industry, government or community after graduation.
Requirements
- 4-year bachelor degree or 2-year master’s degree in a related quantitative discipline.
- Demonstrated research experience.
- Strong academic results.
- If criteria is not met, alternative pathways to entry are available.
Benefits
- Access to high quality research platforms.
- Connection with leading researchers in the field.
- A Monash PhD designed to prepare graduates with competitive skills sought by employers.
Notes
- Submit an Expression of Interest including a cover letter and curriculum vitae.
- Enquiries can be made via email to Indigenous@monash.edu.
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 01-Oct-2024
Location
- North Sydney, Australia
Salary
- Total remuneration valued to $134,709 - $158,885 (pro rata) pa, including salary component $113,831 - $134,397 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level B), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff. Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
Responsibilities
- Make significant contributions to the Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Australian Catholic University through teaching, scholarship, and/or research.
- Coordinate, develop and teach into units of study that align with their experience and expertise.
- Undertake research and/or scholarship of learning and teaching and support research students.
- Consult with the Head of School and Assistant Deputy/Deputy Head of School of Allied Health, National Head of Discipline, the Course Coordinators of Speech Pathology and other staff as required.
- Design research-informed curriculum and learning activities.
- Support students through evidence-based approaches to teaching, assessment design and feedback, and the creation of supportive and engaging learning environments.
- Establish and sustain a coherent program of quality research and/or scholarship of learning and teaching, demonstrated by high-quality outputs aligned with National and/or ACU priorities.
- Effectively supervise Honours and/or HDR students.
- Participate in academic administration, program review and quality improvement which ensure effective delivery of the program.
Requirements
- Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).
- Applicants must have permanent work rights for permanent/continuing roles.
Benefits
- 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
- Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
- Access to generous benefits including Staff Rewards, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging.
Notes
- General enquiries can be sent to Jane McCormack, Associate Professor in Speech Pathology/Head of Discipline - National School of Allied Health at: jane.mccormack@acu.edu.au
- ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.