Senior Tutor in Sociology

Job no: 0060253
Location: Parkville
Role type:Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Arts
Department/School: Social and Political Sciences
Salary: Level A – $80,258 - $108,906 p.a. plus 17% super 

• Teach, learn and deliver tutorials in large undergraduate subjects, supporting subject coordinators, and contributing to teaching initiatives and contributions
• Opportunity to mentor and support teaching excellence in a diverse student cohort, enhance your teaching skills in a supportive environment
• 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 role of Senior Tutor in Sociology at the School of Social and Political Sciences emphasises teaching and learning excellence. This position involves delivering tutorials in large undergraduate subjects, supporting administrative requirements, and fostering a diverse, inclusive classroom experience. The Senior Tutor will benefit from mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support subject coordinators in delivering effective teaching by managing Learning Management System sites, selecting tutors, and maintaining subject guides
• Conduct tutorials that meet Faculty teaching satisfaction standards
• Collaborate closely with teaching teams, Senior Tutors, and relevant disciplines to enhance tutorial delivery and design
• Contribute to scholarly activity to support teaching practice within the discipline

Who We Are Looking For
You will possess a deep understanding of diverse student learning needs, enabling the creation of inclusive educational environments. Your exceptional organisational skills, commitment to high professional standards, and ability to navigate policies and procedures will contribute to your success in this role.

You will also have:

• Completion of a Doctoral qualification in Sociology or closely related discipline 
• Demonstrated experience of teaching diverse groups of students in a range of delivery modes 
• Demonstrated track record of effective teaching and learning practices and an ability to develop educational resources

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts is a leading academic community dedicated to exploring and understanding the complexities of our ever-changing world. With a rich history since 1855, we foster bold critical thinkers and effective communicators who can navigate global challenges and delve into the essence of humanity.   

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
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.   

Be Yourself
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 any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the email address listed at the bottom of the page.

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

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
• 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 Anna Gradoboeva via email at Faculties-TA@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.

Applications close: Monday 13 November 2023 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)

Position Description: 0060253 - Senior Tutor in Sociology - PD.pdf