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Subject Co-Coordinators x2, Bachelor of Arts Extended Program

Trinity College, The University of Melbourne

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Founded in 1872 as the first college of the University of Melbourne, Trinity College is a vibrant, diverse community, inspiring and enabling students of exceptional promise from Australia and around the world in its various educational programs, including a Residential College, a Theological School and a Pathways School incorporating Foundation Studies program and the Bachelor of Arts (Extended) Program at the University of Melbourne.

The BA (Ext) program is a university course open to Australian Indigenous students at the University of Melbourne that supports their transition to University through the provision of an additional study year. Students complete a sequence of subjects in the first year of their degree, which provides a strong academic foundation for their studies, grounded in Indigenous sovereignty. At the completion of the Bachelor of Arts (Extended), students move into a standard Bachelor of Arts course structure.

About the position

‘Indigenous Literature’ is a subject that students complete within the first semester of the BA Ext program. It focuses on the development of critical analysis skills in preparation for student’s engagement with courses of study that require the close reading of texts as reflective of broader cultural, social and political formation. Click here to find out more about the subject. There are two (2) Subject Co-Coordinator, Indigenous Literature positions available (0.25 fraction each), commencing on 14 December 2020 and 1 January 2021. Both positions will conclude on 30 June 2021.

We are inviting suitably qualified and experienced applicants who have background knowledge and/or experience relevant to working with Australian Indigenous students coupled with demonstrated work experience in relevant teaching at the Foundation Studies level, VCE or University level. The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to perform teaching duties in an online educational environment. They will be committed to academic excellence and will have an understanding of Australian educational practices, including a creative and flexible approach to online teaching.

Note: Due to the continuing and rapidly evolving COVID-19 restrictions affecting teaching and learning across the University and colleges, this class may be delivered online in 2021.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary Range: C3 - C5 FTE $84,935 - $90,646 plus 10% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading

Enquiries: Program Leaders - Bachelor of Arts (Ext), Emily Direen ([email protected]) and Maddee Clark ([email protected]), using the subject line: Subject Co-Coordinators x2, Bachelor of Arts Extended Program enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold a valid work permit/ visa. The successful applicant must secure/be in the process of securing, a Working with Children approval.

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To be considered for this role, you must submit a current copy of your resume, cover letter (specifying the position of interest) and your response to the key selection criteria as outlined in the position description. You can view the position description by clicking here.

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