Posted:
8/12/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Victoria, Australia ⋅ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering
Full-Time - Ongoing
Teacher Level 2.2 - 5 (Depending on Qualifications and Experience) plus superannuation.
Based at the Melbourne City Campus however, may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University.
The Future Technologies cluster is the premiere Engineering and IT cluster at RMIT University, demonstrated through the winning of the 2023 Vice-Chancellors Leadership Impact award, the 2023 Cisco Partnership Excellence award and we have won national gold medals at WorldSkills and the Global Skills Challange, and now competing globally in France. We have a combination of highly talented educators, in-demand programs, cutting-edge facilities, vast industry partnerships and fantastic STEM students. Due to the growth in our Aeronautical engineering programs of delivery, we are seeking a new teacher to bring on teach our students. We offer an easy to access city-based location, a newly refurbished staff office space, and flexibility of work schedule.
About You
As a VE Teacher (Aerospace Engineer) you will be mainly responsible for delivering course material, assessing students, and supervising students enrolled in selected courses within the Future Technologies cluster, which will typically include courses in the Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical). You will participate in the clusters continuing review of course content and development, delivery, teaching methods (blended learning – face-to-face and online learning) and methods of student's competency and skill-based assessments. 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.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
Teaching experience in either Aeronautical OR Aerospace engineering OR Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) is desirable
Computing skills and experience in software such as Microsoft Office, a learning management system, XFLR and Solidworks or equivalent.
Skills in aircraft design, aerospace engineering, aerodynamics and aero fundamentals.
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. E.g. past work at an airline would be desirable.
Capacity to diagnose learning problems in students, propose and implement effective solutions.
Qualifications
Teaching qualifications – Certificate 4 in Training & Assessment is a must.
Higher qualifications in Vocational Education Training will be highly regarded.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the College of Vocational Education
The purpose of RMIT’s College of Vocational Education is to empower learners and our industry, community and government partners to succeed in the new world of work. Our five-year strategic roadmap, ALiVE@RMIT, purposefully guides everything we do in vocational education to deliver our vision: to position RMIT as a leading multi-sector provider with global impact and influence.
Led by our Deputy 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.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below.
For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Diana (Talent Acquisition) via email [email protected].
Please note: Due to the urgent nature of the role, we will be running a rolling recruitment process, contacting candidates as soon as they apply, so please do not wait until the closing date to apply.
RMIT reserves the right to remove this job posting at any time.
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Headquarter Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Year Founded: 1996
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