Teaching Fellow - Physics at University of Otago
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Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

87849.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Teaching Experience, Hands On Learning, Interpersonal Skills, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Cultural Safety, Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi Principles, Pasifika Values, Collegial Work, Independent Work

Industry

Research Services

Description
__________ DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS - TE TARI HŪ-O-TE-KŌHAO DIVISION OF SCIENCES About our team/Mō te tīma The Physics Department at the University of Otago was the first Physics Department established in New Zealand, and a foundation discipline when the University opened in 1871. Today, the Department embraces innovative teaching methods, promotes a vigorous research ethos, and is committed both to Physics as a discipline and to its applications. Our key objectives are to provide students with the highest quality education, and to produce research of international excellence. The role/Te mahi As a Teaching Fellow within our Department, your focus will be supporting the running of HSFY PHSI191 labs, undertake 100 level demonstrator coordination, and lead school outreach activities. Key tasks of the role will include: • Supervising 100-level labs and providing tutorial support. • Undertake 100-level demonstrator coordination. • Develop and deliver department outreach activities for schools and teachers. • Coordinating assessment marking and ensuring the provision of constructive and timely feedback to students. • Supporting other undergraduate teaching in physics as required. Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako Ideally, candidates will have: • Demonstrated relevant teaching experience at a tertiary or secondary institution. • Demonstrated innovation in hands on learning opportunities. • An ability to relate to a wide variety of people within a teaching, outreach and research environment. • Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication. • Commitment to working in a culturally safe and respectful manner and demonstrated understanding and appreciation of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and Pasifika values. • An ability to work collegially and independently. Further details/Pūroko This is a full time (1FTE), permanent position, located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin The successful candidate will be appointed to an appropriate step on the Teaching and Professional Practice Fellow salary scale $75,727 to $87,849 based on skills, qualifications and experience. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role. The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Specific enquiries may be emailed to Associate Professor Ashton Bradley via the email address below. Application/Tono To submit your application (including cover letter and CV) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2501291 will close on Sunday, 19 October. Applications may be reviewed as submitted and candidates may be invited to interview immediately. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time. Additional Information Contact: Associate Professor Ashton Bradley Position details: Information Statement Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines Further Information: Department Website Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email Location: About Dunedin
Responsibilities
The Teaching Fellow will support the running of HSFY PHSI191 labs, coordinate 100-level demonstrators, and lead outreach activities for schools. Key tasks include supervising labs, providing tutorial support, and coordinating assessment marking.
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