Casual VE Teacher, Engineering & Electro-Tech

Overview:

Casual VE Sessional Teacher – Engineering & Electro-Tech

• Casual Sessional, commencing August 2023
• Teaching within the Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology – Electrical
• Flexible hours per week, based at the Melbourne CBD Campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About RMIT

RMIT offers life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.

Imagination. Integrity. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.

About the College of Vocational Education

Led by our Pro Vice Chancellor, the College of VE is reimagining how we deliver vocational education to create unique experiences for our students and partners, so we can:

• lead in practice-based learning
• empower learners for the future of work
• engage industry and community at scale
• grow for impact and influence

The College of VE is delivering impact through transformation that creates long-term change.

About You

As a Casual Sessional within Vocational Education, you will be mainly responsible for the delivery of course material, assessing students and the supervision of students enrolled in selected courses within the program.

You will participate in the program’s continuing review of course content and development, delivery, teaching methods (including on-line delivery methods) and methods of students’ assessment. Your performance will be underpinned by participation in relevant activities which ensure your vocational competence meets and/or exceeds the education level being delivered and assessed.

We are looking for sessional teachers to assist in subjects covering Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Computer Network Control (CNC), AutoCAD, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, relevant to teaching and consultancy environments.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, and in the use of flexible teaching methods.
• Experience in competency-based assessment.
• Skilled in diagnosing learning problems in students, propose and implement effective solutions. 
• Experience utilizing Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) and software such as CAD or Solid works is desirable.
• Skills and experience in competency-based assessment.
• Ability in ensuring current and contemporary vocational competence which meets and/or exceeds the education level being delivered and assessed.
• Experience in relevant industry, and substantial discipline knowledge as it relates to this position.
• Capacity to diagnose learning  problems  in  students,  propose  and  implement effective solutions.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A qualification in the TAE40116 – Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its equivalent; or higher-level qualification in adult education
• Current industry experience within Engineering Technology - Electrical
• Demonstrated experience of teaching in Vocational Education is desirable

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

To Apply

Please submit your most current CV, reflecting your relevant skills and experience, as a PDF titled with your full name and JR23938, e.g. John Smith CV JRXXX.

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

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RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

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