Position Purpose: The purpose of this position is to contribute to enhance the learning and qualifications outcomes of Massey University's students and the scholarly programme of teaching, undertaking postgraduate research supervision, and by providing administrative and professional service to the university and the broader academic, professional and general communities.
Department: School of Social Work
Location: Manawatu
Reports to: Head of School
Responsible for: Nil
Delegations: Nil
Job Title: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer
Key relationships: Internal External
Head of School External Stakeholders
Paper/Course Coordinators
Colleagues
Students
Massey University: We are a world-leading university in many academic disciplines and fields of research.
Our point of difference is research that is connected to community and industry.
Our researchers are developing expertise and skills to advance human knowledge and understanding.
Working together across disciplines and locations, we solve national and global problems through fundamental, applied and interdisciplinary research while culturally and artistically enriching our world.
About this area: The School of Social Work is within the College of Health, Te Kura Hauora Tangata.
In line with the philosophy of Hauora, the College of Health's strategic approach to learning, teaching and research is to view optimal health and wellbeing as the outcome of multiple factors encompassing individual differences, diversity, social determinants and environmental interactions.
The School of Social Work works to enhance the well-being of people, families, whanau and communities through contributing to the development of professional social work in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific.
Massey core capabilitiesDemonstrate awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand society.Understand the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in relation to the work of the University and the people we serve.Embracing Te Reo in relevant and practical ways in our workplace interactions and engagement with external stakeholders.Service to the CommunityParticipate in community service activities that further advance the profession or field and which are consistent with the University's charter and strategic goals.Assist the School/Institute to develop and strengthen relationships with professional and stakeholder communities as appropriate.Contribute to the broader community and society through the University's obligations under the Education Act to fulfil "the role as critic and conscience of society."AccountabilitiesTeachingUndertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching via all modes of teaching and delivery mediums, including through electronic and on-line technologies.Design and develop the academic and administrative content of courses and design the appropriate assessment criteria and processes.Coordinate and administer the teaching delivery and assessment of all papers allocated from the University's Integrated Paper Programme (IPP).Ensure that all teaching is research-informed and relevant, and that course materials are regularly updated.Allocate and supervise the teaching and marking of tutors/senior tutors, graduate assistants and technical support personnel.Participate in the peer review of teaching to enhance the quality of course design and delivery.Arrange for regular student evaluations of teaching.Be accessible to students by providing consultation time.Undertake teaching on each of Massey University's campuses and through distance education.SupervisionContribute to the University degree completions and success by supervising the research activities of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Research and ScholarshipUndertake an active and appropriate programme of academic research.Publish books and papers and/or other scholarly works in academic journals.Review research papers and other scholarly publications.Participate in and present research at academic conferences.Seek research funding where there is an opportunity to do so.University ResponsibilitiesServe on University and/or School/Institute committees.Observe University policy and codes of practice in all teaching, research, community service, and administrative practices.Contribute to the development of a School/Institute environment that values teamwork, cooperation, and collegiality.Take responsibility for professional self-improvement and development.Qualifications and Experience for appointmentFor appointment at Lecturer: 1.
Doctoral qualification or Master of Social Work and currently completing Doctoral study.
2.
A social work practising certificate and full registration is essential.
3.
Experience as a practising social worker is essential.
4.
Demonstrated teaching and research experience in a university or other tertiary teaching environment.
For appointment at Senior Lecturer: 1.
Doctoral qualification in Social Work or related discipline.
2.
A social work practising certificate and full registration is essential.
3.
Experience as a practising social worker is essential.
4.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research experience in a university or other tertiary teaching environment.
Pre-employment checksRequirement to pass a Qualifications Validation Check.Requirement to pass a Criminal and Traffic Convictions (Security) Check performed by the Ministry of Justice.
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