Teaching Fellow (Health Promotion) (002755) Kelburn, Wellington Central, New Zealand
- Teaching Fellow (Health Promotion), part-time, fixed term role.
- Bring your health promotion and related experience and knowledge
- Active and enthusiastic teacher
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.
Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a Teaching Fellow (Health Promotion) on a 6-month fixed-term part-time contract, starting January 2022.
This position is located in Wellington at the Kelburn Campus.
This role will be responsible for coordinating and delivering one course in trimester 1, 2022 (January – July). Key responsibilities:
- Oversight of course to the required University standards and within agreed timeframes.
- Preparation for lecturing and tutorials
- Delivering lectures and tutorials
- Student Consultation as required.
- Managing tutors employed to tutor on the course
- Setting and marking assignments and the final examination to the required University standards and within agreed timeframes.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will be an enthusiastic teacher, preferably with evidence of successful teaching a tertiary environment. You will have an understanding of the role of tikanga Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Pasifika cultural practices in teaching. Good interpersonal skills are important along with a demonstrated ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Key Requirements:
- PhD desirable but not essential for the right person
- Bring your health promotion and related experience and knowledge
- Active and enthusiastic teacher
Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team
The School of Health is the newest School at the University and is in a state of rapid growth and change, with both new staff and new programmes in development. We have a diverse range of students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including our Māori and Pasifika students.
We are a team of enthusiastic staff, with a positive and encouraging School culture. This is an exciting place to work.
Close Date for Vacancy: 28 November 2021
Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Carolyn Merryweather (carolyn.merryweather@vuw.ac.nz, ). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.
Important - Application Steps and information
For applicants who are not NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents, we recommend you check the NZ Immigration website for updates related to Covid19 restrictions on entry to New Zealand: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19
Download and complete the University Application Form.
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Please include a cover letter in your application, telling us why you’re a great fit for this position then email the completed application form, cover letter and any other supporting documentation to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.