The position advertised is a Senior Tutor (full-time) permanent position within the Student Learning Centre (a division of the Centre for Academic Development, CAD). The main purpose of this position is to lead and coordinate the wide range of instruction and support provided for students through the Student Learning Centre’s Undergraduate Skills Development Programme. The person appointed will be expected to lead the undergraduate skills development team in liaising with appropriate faculty/department/support staff and student groups of the University to ensure that the programme effectively meets the learning development requirements of undergraduate students. The person appointed will be expected to contribute to the wider work of the SLC and other divisions of CAD as appropriate.
You will hold a postgraduate qualification at Master's level or higher; have experience in teaching and/or providing learning support for students at the university level/adult learners; experience of co-ordinating staff and resources in a complex environment; excellent written and oral communication skills; a high level of computer and IT literacy skills and good knowledge/experience of developments in e-learning and Information and Communication Technology; an ability to relate well to diverse groups of students (e.g., Maori, Pasifika, English as an additional language students, international students); experience in developing academic learning skills and/or other teaching resources; an ability to work well independently, and as part of a team; and an ability to work outside of regular work hours (e.g., some evenings and weekends - with time in lieu adjustments) to conduct workshops when required for specific groups of students.
Further information about the Student Learning Centre, please refer to http://www.slc.auckland.ac.nz
Inquiries may be made to Associate Professor Emmanuel Manalo, Director of the Student Learning Centre, e.manalo@auckland.ac.nz or +64 9 373 7599 extension 87896
To apply, please send a completed application form (located at the top of this page), along with a copy of your CV and cover letter to Tessa Sillifant at t.sillifant@auckland.ac.nz
Applications close Sunday, 27 April 2008.
For further information go to www.opportunities.auckland.ac.nz
The University has an equal opportunities policy and welcomes applications from all qualified persons.