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University of Canterbury
Learning Advisor- Academic Skills Centre
Christchurch
FULL TIME & PART TIME
October 16, 2024
Kaitohutohu Ako | Learning Advisor
Te Pokapū Pūkenga Akoranga | Academic Skills Centre
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki ngā mātāpono ako, ki te tautoko, ki te āwhina hoki i ngā mahi ako ā ngā ākonga whare wānanga? He pōwhiri atu tēnei nō Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai te hunga i te tūranga Kaitohutohu Ako.
Do you have teaching experience, preferably in a tertiary setting, and a strong understanding of teaching and learning principles?
Do you have excellent academic writing skills and in-depth knowledge of the study skills needed for academic success at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels?
Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Kaitohutohu Ako | Learning Advisor to provide specialist teaching/learning support to promote student learning through the development of academic writing and study skills, designed to enhance student retention, completion and academic achievement. This role will involve preparing and teaching into university courses and seminars, conducting consultations with students, developing and maintaining up-to-date flexible and blended learning resource material for staff and students, and supporting staff and students via regular contact and communications.
Mōu | Who You Are
To be successful in this role you will require:
Te Pokapū Pūkenga Ako | Academic Skills Centre is a free advisory service and resource hub that focuses on writing and study strategies to maximise student achievement at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will be part of a positive and encouraging environment with a team who are committed to the value and importance of developing students' academic success at UC.
For more information about our team, please visit the Academic Skills Centre
Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.
We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.
We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/ .
The closing date for this position is: 10 November 2024 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date. This role is scheduled to commence in January 2025.
Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.
Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to Workat UC@canterbury.ac.nz
You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.
Te Pokapū Pūkenga Akoranga | Academic Skills Centre
- Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
- Continuing (permanent) position | Role to commence in January 2025
- Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki ngā mātāpono ako, ki te tautoko, ki te āwhina hoki i ngā mahi ako ā ngā ākonga whare wānanga? He pōwhiri atu tēnei nō Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai te hunga i te tūranga Kaitohutohu Ako.
Do you have teaching experience, preferably in a tertiary setting, and a strong understanding of teaching and learning principles?
Do you have excellent academic writing skills and in-depth knowledge of the study skills needed for academic success at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels?
Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Kaitohutohu Ako | Learning Advisor to provide specialist teaching/learning support to promote student learning through the development of academic writing and study skills, designed to enhance student retention, completion and academic achievement. This role will involve preparing and teaching into university courses and seminars, conducting consultations with students, developing and maintaining up-to-date flexible and blended learning resource material for staff and students, and supporting staff and students via regular contact and communications.
Mōu | Who You Are
To be successful in this role you will require:
- Teaching experience preferably at tertiary level.
- Proficiency in te reo Māori would be advantageous.
- Professional skill or knowledge in the area of adult education and learning.
- Master's degree or higher.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
- Experience in developing and delivering learning, academic writing and study skills programmes via face to face or online.
- Experience in working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high quality outcomes.
- Competence in Microsoft Office Suite programmes.
- An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
Te Pokapū Pūkenga Ako | Academic Skills Centre is a free advisory service and resource hub that focuses on writing and study strategies to maximise student achievement at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will be part of a positive and encouraging environment with a team who are committed to the value and importance of developing students' academic success at UC.
For more information about our team, please visit the Academic Skills Centre
Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.
We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.
We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/ .
The closing date for this position is: 10 November 2024 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date. This role is scheduled to commence in January 2025.
Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.
Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to Workat UC@canterbury.ac.nz
You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.
Job Details
Reference #
22272
Posted on
17 Oct 2024
Closes on
10 Nov 2024 23:59
Location(s)
Christchurch
Expertise
Education & Training
Job level(s)
Experienced
Work type(s)
Continuing (Permanent) full-time
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