Overview:

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CASUAL SESSIONALS – SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING  

Expression of Interest for sessional teaching and marking across engineering management and/or system engineering courses in the School of Engineering, Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing & Mechatronics Engineering STEM College, RMIT.

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University or online.
• Casual hours commencing in 2025
• We welcome expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to register their interest in preparing and delivering teaching and/or marking on a casual basis within the Department

The Role

The Casual Academic Sessional is expected to contribute to the teaching efforts of the school, within the Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering. You are responsible for carrying out various teaching and assessment activities within either the Engineering Enterprise and Management courses in UG/PG or the Systems Engineering courses in the UG programs. You will work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics within the teaching team to achieve the desired student outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

• Undertake independent teaching and marking at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Facilitate, support, and assess student learning to achieve and maintain competency.
• Support the delivery of teaching, the best practice, student service and enhanced student outcomes.
• Utilize a range of tools and techniques to develop student capability.
• Comply with RMIT’s policies including code of conduct, equity and diversity, and health and safety.
• Keep abreast of any outstanding student requirements and required assessments over the semester.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Mentor students in a constructive and supportive learning environment.
• Provide support to promote self-awareness, professional development, and growth of the student.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have / you’ll have as a minimum:

• Minimum Masters or above (PhD). Candidates with Bachelor qualifications who have extensive teaching and/or industry experience may be eligible for appointment. These candidates must undergo Qualifications Equivalency assessment at RMIT to be eligible for this position.
• Previous teaching and/or industry experience within leadership and management in engineering organization and the engineering project management domains, or industrial and/or teaching experience within the framework of systems engineering.
• Evidence of teaching ability and the capacity to engage students in an enthusiastic, concise, engaging, and informative manner.
• Demonstrable knowledge of requisite content for courses taught within engineering programs.
• Demonstrable ability to grade student assessment and provide appropriate feedback.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including both written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrable ability to work effectively as part of a team.

The volume, nature and availability of sessional teaching will vary based on the needs of the school including course offerings, timetabling and student demand. If successful, you will be included in a Talent Pool that will be reviewed across the year and may not guarantee hours. 

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

STEM College

The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before.

STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master, and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing. 

  

The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems.  Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources. 

  

Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready. Under the leadership of STEM College DVC and Vice President, Digital Innovation, we have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale. 

  

Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College’s inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community to achieve their potential.  The College appointed Victoria’s first ever Dean of STEM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College.  

  

STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students. 

  

We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders.  

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/stem-college

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

Applications Close:

28 Oct 2024 11.59 pm