- Based in UniSA Online at the City West campus
- Full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract
- Starting salary: $112,892 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
About the Role
You will work with academic staff to support the development and delivery of curriculum for UniSA Online’s sociology and criminology programs. Key responsibilities include applying discipline-related expertise to deliver high-quality online teaching to undergraduate students, contributing to the digital transformation of courses, and coordination and day-to-day management of online tutoring staff. This role will specifically focus on UniSA Online’s sociology portfolio, with a particular focus in criminology.
About UniSA
The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity. UniSA has been awarded gold in the inaugural Times Higher Education Online Learning Rankings (OLR) 2024 – the only Australian university to receive the outstanding ranking.
Core Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design, development and teaching of course curricula and materials for new, fully online, undergraduate programs
- Work collaboratively to design and implement learning activities and teaching methodologies
- Undertake teaching and course coordination, including the moderation of assessment activities, learning support and evaluation
- Provide academic support, mentoring and advice to students
- Undertake administrative functions connected to courses taught
Essential Skills and Experience
- A postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as sociology or criminology, or relevant work experience
- Evidence of recent teaching experience and discipline knowledge within a relevant field
- Demonstrated passion for and proficiency in undertaking teaching duties, including the design and preparation of online teaching activities and resources
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of a wide range of education technologies such as learning management systems (LMS – e.g. Moodle or Canvas), and virtual classrooms
- Understanding and experience in using a range of contemporary teaching methodologies, including the ability to develop supportive online learning environments
Benefits
Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:
- Access to great personal development opportunities
- Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
- Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership
- Employee assistance and development programs
- A variety of leave arrangements
Culture
At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.
Start Your Unstoppable Career!
For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.
Please address your cover letter to Henry Ferris, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 7036.
Applications close: 11:30pm Monday 31 March 2025
We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on recruitment@unisa.edu.au. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.
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