Description:
Casual Lecturer (Health Service Management)
Location: Sydney (Ultimo), NSW
Classification: Higher Education Academic Staff: Level B (ECA employment contract)
Employment type: Casual
Reporting line: Academic Director, UTAS Sydney
In partnership with the Education Centre of Australia (ECA), the University of Tasmania (UTAS) is opening a brand-new study centre in Ultimo, Sydney in 2025. The inaugural suite of offerings includes AACSB-accredited business courses as well as ACS-accredited ICT courses. The portfolio will continue to grow in the coming years.
We are seeking to appoint up to two casual Lecturers who will be responsible for delivering the following Master of Health Service Management units:
- Health Ethics, Law and Governance
- Health Finance, Economics and Accounting
As a key member of the team, you will have the rewarding opportunity to progress your career within the education industry. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with the partnership and is self-motivated and an enthusiastic go-getter.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver weekly classes/workshops in an engaging manner and at a required standard
- Conduct student consultation and academic counselling for students who require additional support
- Assess and provide detailed feedback on student assessments
- Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with all stakeholders to ensure that academic delivery requirements are resourced and met
- Advise the Academic Director on the continuous improvement of delivery, student experience and campus operations
- Implement early intervention strategies in collaboration with Learning Support Coordinators for students-at-risk and monitor their progress according to UTAS’ Policies and Procedures
- Maintain currency in the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) and that of the incumbent’s discipline by undertaking scholarly work and professional development
As the successful candidate, you will ideally have:
- A PhD in a relevant discipline
- 2+ years’ experience in higher education teaching
- Demonstrated track record in supporting the success of international students
- Knowledge of the Higher Education Standards Framework and the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students
Desirable:
- Graduate Certificate or above in learning and teaching or tertiary education
- Experience with third-party course delivery
- Experience in working with geographically dispersed teams
In return we will offer you:
- A supportive team environment
- Energetic culture that inspires and supports excellence
- Work/life balance
- Professional development
- Expanding network of contacts
EEO Statement
At ECA, our organisational values include ‘Equal opportunity and Social inclusion’ and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive.
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people living with a disability, women, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid full working rights visa for a reasonable period.
COVID 19 – Vaccination Policy
Candidates should note that ECA has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Successful candidates will need to provide evidence that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a medical exemption approved by an appropriate state government agency in order to be appointed to the role.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. The application deadline is 30 April 2025. Due to the expected high volume of responses only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For further information on this role, to gain an insight into our team or if you need assistance/accommodation due to a disability, please contact Associate Professor Emma Wong (emma.wong@utas.edu.au).
Thank you for your interest in the position with the ECA Group!