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Teaching Fellow - Physics

Teaching Fellow - Physics

University of OtagoNew Zealand
4 days ago
Job description

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS - TE TARI HŪ-O-TE-KŌHAO

DIVISION OF SCIENCES

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.

  • 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 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.

    Additional Information

    Contact : Associate Professor Ashton Bradley

    Position details : Information Statement

    Guidelines for Academic Positions : Guidelines

    Further Information : Department Website

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    Location : About Dunedin

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