Teaching Fellow - School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences

at  University of Otago

WHO WE ARE/KO WAI MĀTOU

Kura Para-Whakawai at the University of Otago/ Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has a long-standing international reputation as a leader in education, research and community service. Since 2017, the QS World University rankings place Otago in the top 15 institutions globally and New Zealand’s leading university for sport and exercise related subjects.
We are committed to working closely with iwi and Māori organisations, and mātauraka Māori has become an integral part of teaching and research across the institution. We especially value our relationship with Kāi Tahu, the mana whenua within their takiwā of Te Waipounamu, and the University’s principal Treaty partner. We particularly welcome applications from Māori and Pasifika scholars.
Our School offers three majors: BSc Physical Education, Activity & Health; BSc Sport & Exercise Science and BSc/BA in Sport Development & Management.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE/KĀ PŪKEKA ME KĀ WHEAKO

The successful candidate will have:

• At a minimum an undergraduate qualification in an area related to physical education, sport and exercise science.
• Experience of effective teaching, or student support in a school or tertiary education setting or supporting the delivery of community-based physical education, sport & exercise opportunities.
• Excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to upholding values, tikanga, kawa and traditions, as guided by Kāi Tahu who are mana whenua in the region.
• A New Zealand driver’s licence.
• A current First Aid Certificate.

This is an opportunity for an energetic, creative and committed individual to make a significant contribution to the graduate attributes of our students.
Collaboration and collegiality are important values in the School, and we seek a colleague who can work with staff to provide applied teaching and learning experiences that deliver excellent student outcomes and experiences.

We invite applications for a 0.6 FTE Teaching Fellow, to provide teaching support to the practicums and placements offered in SPEX 316/516.
This paper offers 3rd year students and postgraduate students the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge gained from papers taken in the first two years of their degree in real-world Physical Education, Sport & Exercise settings. Its aim is to develop professional skills, knowledge and judgement through a supervised setting.

Working closely with the academic paper coordinator, the general expectations of the role include:

• Supporting the design, content and where appropriate, delivery of practicums offered.
• Having oversight over assessment criteria and involvement in marking student written assignments and verbal presentations.
• Liaising with academic and placement supervisors to discuss student progress.
• Pastoral care of students in the paper.
• Potential to supervise placement students.
• Engaging with community organisations to explore placement/practicum opportunities.
• Contributing to the effective and efficient running of the School and its responsibilities within the University and wider community.
• Promoting the School’s efforts to understand and realise the letter and the spirit of the University’s Māori Strategic Framework, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.