Position Number: 0065607
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.5 FTE); Fixed-term from 14 July 2025 to 12 June 2026 (Replacement Employee)
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
School: School of Languages and Linguistics
Salary: Level A - $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super
- Develop teaching expertise / Engage with diverse cultural studies / Join innovative scholars
- Apply now to nurture the next generation of Spanish and Latin American Studies scholars, educators and professionals
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
As a Tutor in Spanish & Latin American Studies, you'll have the opportunity to shape the minds of future linguists, language educators, policy makers, diplomats and cultural experts. You'll develop your teaching skills in a supportive environment, engaging with diverse areas such as Spanish and Latin American cinema, popular culture, music, and research with Indigenous and Afro-Latin communities. This role offers you the chance to grow your academic career while contributing to a vibrant, innovative program.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Deliver High-Quality Teaching: Support subject coordinators in delivering tutorials, seminars, and potentially lectures to a high standard.
- Assess and Guide Students: Prepare, administer, and mark assessments, providing valuable feedback to support student learning.
- Contribute to Course Development: Assist in developing course materials and subject content, enhancing the program's curriculum.
- Engage in Scholarly Activities: Participate in scholarship to support and disseminate teaching practices within the discipline.
- Support Administrative Functions: Attend meetings and undertake administrative tasks related to your position and the broader program.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a committed and engaging educator with tertiary-level teaching experience, possessing native or near-native competency in Spanish and English, and a strong understanding of diverse student learning needs.
You may also:
- Have completed or made substantial progress towards a Doctoral or Master's qualification in Spanish and Latin American Studies.
- Demonstrate a track record of effective teaching and learning practices.
- Possess excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Show an ability to interpret and apply policies relevant to teaching and student support.
- Exhibit professional and collegial behaviour of a high standard.
- Have experience in subject coordination and curriculum development (desirable).
- Show an emerging record of pedagogical or academic research that enhances teaching practice (desirable).
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your New Team – School of Languages and Linguistics
Our School is an internationally recognised hub for teaching and research in modern European languages and cultures, and in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, English as a Second Language and Language Testing.
We run a highly popular program of research and cultural events, including an annual Latin American Film Festival (in collaboration with Latin American embassies) and a Public Lecture program (in collaboration with Instituto Cervantes).
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Rehan Wadiwala 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 this position please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
