Position Number: 0064755, 0064756, 0064757, 0064758 - Multiple Positions Available
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.6 FTE); Continuing
Faculty: Arts
School: Culture and Communication
Salary: Level A – $83,468 – $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super
- Teach engaging creative writing subjects at undergraduate and graduate levels across diverse genres and forms
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
The Creative Writing program within the School of Culture and Communication seeks to appoint Senior Tutors with the capacity to teach in undergraduate and/or graduate-level creative writing subjects in the following areas:
- Poetry
- Screenwriting
- Fiction
- Creative Nonfiction
- Critical-creative Writing Practices
- Multimodal Writing
The successful applicant will be a committed and engaging educator with experience in teaching at tertiary level. While there is some flexibility in the breakdown of work activity, a Level A Education Focussed Senior Tutor should expect approximately 80% of their time to be devoted to teaching, with the remainder committed to administration, service and, where relevant, scholarship.
Creative Writing at the University of Melbourne is a major in the Bachelor of Arts. Our graduate coursework degree, the Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing, offers cross-genre subjects on key concepts in contemporary writing practice. Program members also supervise a large cohort of outstanding PhD and Masters by Research students.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Support subject coordinators in the successful delivery of teaching to a high standard
- Prepare and conduct tutorials, seminars and, where appropriate, lectures
- Prepare, administer and mark assessments in accordance with subject guidelines in the University Handbook
- Where required, contribute to the development of course and subject material
- Where relevant, scholarly activity appropriate to the current classification level, to support, enable and disseminate teaching practice within the discipline
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a PhD-qualified academic with expertise in at least one identified area of creative writing and a growing record of innovative, impactful publications. You will bring effective teaching practices, the ability to develop engaging educational resources, and a commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments for diverse student cohorts.
You will also have:
- A completed PhD in a relevant discipline, with a demonstrated specialisation in at least one of the identified areas
- A developing record of innovative and impactful creative writing publications
- Demonstrated track record of effective teaching and learning practices and an ability to develop educational resources
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the learning orientations of a diverse student cohort, combined with the ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to create inclusive learning environments
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage one’s own time effectively, administer multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines successfully
- Ability to interpret and understand policies and procedures relevant to teaching and student support and welfare
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – The Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is a leading academic community dedicated to exploring and understanding the complexities of our ever-changing world. Our five schools, including the Asia Institute, School of Culture and Communication, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, School of Languages and Linguistics, and School of Social and Political Sciences, house renowned researchers and intellectually engaged students. We embrace diversity and inclusion, actively welcoming and valuing the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds to achieve our vision.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ana Gencic via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
