About the Role
The Creative Writing program within the School of Culture and Communication seeks to appoint Senior Tutors with the capacity to teach in undergraduate and/or graduate-level creative writing subjects in the following areas:
* Poetry
* Screenwriting
* Fiction
* Creative Nonfiction
* Critical-creative Writing Practices
* Multimodal Writing
The successful applicant will be a committed and engaging educator with experience in teaching at tertiary level. While there is some flexibility in the breakdown of work activity, a Level A Education Focussed Senior Tutor should expect approximately 80% of their time to be devoted to teaching, with the remainder committed to administration, service, and, where relevant, scholarship.
Creative Writing at the University of Melbourne is a major in the Bachelor of Arts. Our graduate coursework degree, the Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing, offers cross-genre subjects on key concepts in contemporary writing practice. Program members also supervise a large cohort of outstanding PhD and Masters by Research students.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Support subject coordinators in the successful delivery of teaching to a high standard
2. Prepare and conduct tutorials, seminars, and, where appropriate, lectures
3. Prepare, administer, and mark assessments in accordance with subject guidelines in the University Handbook
4. Contribute to the development of course and subject material where required
5. Engage in scholarly activity appropriate to the current classification level, to support, enable, and disseminate teaching practice within the discipline
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a PhD-qualified academic with expertise in at least one identified area of creative writing and a growing record of innovative, impactful publications. You will bring effective teaching practices, the ability to develop engaging educational resources, and a commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments for diverse student cohorts.
You will also have:
1. A completed PhD in a relevant discipline, with a demonstrated specialization in at least one of the identified areas
2. A developing record of innovative and impactful creative writing publications
3. Demonstrated track record of effective teaching and learning practices and an ability to develop educational resources
4. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the learning orientations of a diverse student cohort, combined with the ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to create inclusive learning environments
5. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage one’s own time effectively, administer multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines successfully
6. Ability to interpret and understand policies and procedures relevant to teaching and student support and welfare
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – The Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is a leading academic community dedicated to exploring and understanding the complexities of our ever-changing world. 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!
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