Postgraduate Teaching Fellow

• 5 x Part time (7.5hrs per week), 12 months fixed term. Employment aligned with PhD enrolment. Located on the Camperdown Campus at the Faculty of Science

• Excellent opportunity to develop into the next generation of university academics with the School of Psychology

• Base Salary Level A1-5, $86,584 - $105,314 p.a. (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation

MUST BE ENROLLED IN A PHD (PREFERRED) OR MASTERS IN THE SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

About the opportunity

The School of Psychology at the University of Sydney are currently seeking Honours graduates in all areas of Psychology for five (5) part-time (0.2 FTE) appointments at Postgraduate Teaching Fellowship level.

You must be currently enrolled in a PhD or Masters with the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney. The salary of this position is in addition to other potential scholarship funding. This Fellowship Program provides training and experience in tertiary teaching to outstanding postgraduate candidates with the aim of developing the next generation of university academics. 

Training will be provided by the School of Psychology staff. Further support will be provided throughout the year by academic staff involved in the teaching program. Additionally, you will attend training modules run by the Education Innovation group in the University (topics may include team teaching, creating positive environments, and peer-peer learning).

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• conduct and prepare for tutorials during both semesters in designated areas of Psychology

• conduct assessment and examination marking

• respond to student enquiries and moderate canvas discussion forums

• provide guidance to other tutors as required

• undertake administrative functions, including supporting Unit of Study Coordinator  

• participate in University events and outreach activities, such as Open Days

• prepare online and/or in-person training modules/activities or contribute to tutorial updates.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postgraduate Teaching Fellowship who has:

• an Honours degree in Psychology (or equivalent)

• enrolled in a postgraduate program (PhD or Masters) in the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney

• evidence of excellence in demonstrating or tutoring to undergraduate students

• outstanding oral and written communication skills are required.

Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

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