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Academic Staff Member/Kaiako, Professional Development and Adult Learning Team

Employer
WINTEC - WAIKATO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Location
Hamilton, New Zealand
Closing date
9 Jul 2021

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Academic Discipline
Education, Social Sciences
Job Type
Academic Posts, Other Academic
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

About the role

We currently have a full-time permanent teaching position (37.5 hours per week) available within our Professional Development and Adult Learning team in the Centre for Education and Foundation Pathways, teaching on two of our programmes; Te Awa Koiora (Level 4); and the New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (NZCATT)5.

Both programmes are co-facilitation roles, therefore having a proven history of this approach would be favourable. Applicants need to be committed to working in partnership with stakeholders and community, including marae, hapu and iwi for the betterment of the region.

The ATTP programme required a successful candidate who will be capable of working with tertiary teachers to develop their applied practice with a focus on building strategies and approaches that support diverse learners. 

The Te Awa Koiora programme requires someone with the flexibility to be able organise and attend Noho sessions, which are a requirement of the programme. Additionally, there may require some physical activity and travel to different locations within the Waikato region as required.

In addition to facilitating on these two programmes this position includes an time allocation for the Programme Coordinator role of Te Awa Koiora. As such you would be responsible for coordination of the timetables, responsible for enrolments and advertising, external industry engagement, assessment and moderation processes and resulting

Are you an ideal candidate?

If you enjoy teaching adults and you have excellent communication skills this could be an opportunity for you.

To be successful you will need:

  • a qualification in Adult Learning preferable Level 6 or higher.
  • cultural competence in particular working with Māori and Pasifika
  • to be fluent in both spoken and written tereo Māori and tikanga Māori, 
  • to have knowledge of the Waikato region.

Experience in:

  • coordinating, planning, facilitating, and assessing adult/tertiary learning programmes
  • developing safe and inclusive classroom environments
  • engaging in and maintain authentic reciprocal relationships
  • role-modelling learner-centred facilitation
  • applying adult learning theory to practice
  • applying TeTiriti o Waitangi values and principles in teaching practice.

If you have good communication skills and are enthusiastic about the work you do, now is best time to share that knowledge and passion with the next generation.

It is important that anyone applying for roles at Wintec are committed to engaging in Wintec initiatives that lead to equitable outcomes for our learners, particularly Māori, Pasifika and the differently-abled. Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to apply TeTiriti in their practice and maintain mana-enhancing partnerships with whanau, hapū, iwi and Māori communities.

Working at Wintec

One of New Zealand's leading tertiary institutes, Wintec's focus is on innovation and a future vision. You and your teaching colleagues will be in close touch with real-world practice and development. You'll have the support for enhancing your own credentials as well as opportunities for networking at many levels and across multiple disciplines.

Lead change, shape the world at Wintec - apply for your next role now

Closing date: There will be no closing date for this position and the advert may be removed without notice - applications will be reviewed as received and you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible. Applications close when position is filled.

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