Academic Skills Tutor

Deliver engaging academic skills training to diverse learners in Level 3 & 4 bridging programmes

Support learner progression and confidence through inclusive, flexible teaching approaches

Contribute to student success by aligning delivery with Ara's mission and learner expectations

Deliver academic skills courses to support learner success in bridging programmes for study or employment.

The Foundation and Pathways portfolio empowers learners by building essential academic, digital, and study skills.

Programmes are inclusive and flexible, focusing on learner confidence, engagement, and progression, and serve as accessible pathways into higher-level study.

As an Academic Staff Member - Study and Employment, you'll deliver Skills for Academic Study courses within Level 3 & 4 Bridging Programmes, supporting learner success.

You'll work collaboratively with tutors, managers, and stakeholders to meet portfolio objectives and uphold Ara's mission and vision.

A relevant tertiary qualification

A high level of proficiency in written and spoken English

Experience in teaching Academic Writing and Study Skills to adults

Competence and flexibility to teach Academic Writing and Study Skills in the diverse Ara contexts offered at Ara.

An interest in / experience using a range of teaching methods and technologies in a tertiary setting

Vision, innovation and a commitment to facilitating own and others' learning.

Capable of supporting students to achieve their learning outcomes.

Works collaboratively and co-operatively, contributes to teams.

Passionate about writing skills, academic writing and APA referencing.

Ara Institute of Canterbury a business division of Te Pukenga (Ara), is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region.

Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.

As a business division of Te Pukenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Maori learners and their whanau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Maori communities throughout our catchment (including Maori employers).

To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

We accept applications via our online application system.

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