We're Hiring!
Academic Coordinator (Diploma of Communication)
- Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Sessional
UTS College is a leader in pathway education. We were one of the first pathway colleges in Australia and have supported thousands of students – both international and domestic – to achieve their dreams and aspirations.
This spirit of innovation has continued throughout our 30-year history and remains a feature of how we work today. We have consistently focused on the quality of our educational delivery and have very strong academic teams delivering on our Learning Connected vision, and we are dedicated to our students and proud of their achievements.
We currently have the opportunity for an experienced and passionate Academic Coordinator to join the Diploma of Communication on a sessional basis (full-time) in Semester 1, commencing on 27 February. This role will coordinate:
- Strategic Communication in Society
- Self & Society
- Citizenship and Communication
- Digital Literacies
About the role
The Academic Coordinator contributes to the assurance of high quality UTS College subject curriculum and delivery and student learning outcomes in the Communication program during semester, by ensuring that all curriculum materials exemplify our integrated model of learning and innovative teaching and learning practices; demonstrating leadership in teaching while guiding, coaching and supervising other stream/subject teachers, and ensuring students have early access to any and all additional support services they may benefit from.
This position will hold a range of responsibilities during the academic semester, including:
- Curriculum development
- Academic administration and semester preparation
- Teaching
- Student support
- Assessment and moderation
- Leadership
- Ongoing scholarship and development
- Contributing to UTS College initiatives, events and culture
For a copy of the full position description or the subject outline, please contact People@utscollege.edu.au
About you
To succeed in this role you must have:
- Tertiary qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (postgraduate qualifications preferred)
- A Graduate Certificate of Student-Centred Learning (or ability and willingness to complete if further sessional engagements are offered)
- Strong disciplinary knowledge on all topics covered in the subject
- Strong knowledge of integrated learning and teaching models, and their application
- A strength in teaching pathway courses using contemporary learning and teaching practice, including blended learning for curricula delivery
- Strong understanding of best practice curriculum design principles, and demonstrated skills in developing and delivering technology-enabled curricula at an undergraduate level
- Highly developed skills in digital technology and its application in a blended learning environment (particularly Canvas or other LMS)
- Strong knowledge of Access and Inclusion needs
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating an academic subject (at least 3 years' preferred)
- Demonstrated experience in supervising and leading a team of academic teachers
What UTS College has to Offer!
- A convenient inner-city location, located close to Central Station and Railway Square.
- A flexible working environment, including work from home opportunities
- A diverse workplace with a passion for encouraging and supporting inclusiveness.
- Continuous learning and professional development (including ongoing learning & development opportunities a generous study assistance program, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the UTS Library)
- Discounted gym memberships at UTS Activate (available on campus!)
- Access to a supportive Wellbeing Program which includes free counselling services with our Employee Assistance Program: Peoplesense
If this sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you!
For more information about UTS College visit utscollege.edu.au
