Professional Teaching Fellow

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The Professional Teaching Fellow will work within a strong team within the Department of Mathematics to coordinate and teach Tertiary Foundation Certificate mathematics courses; you will provide high quality, research-informed learning and assessment that prepares students for undergraduate studies in a range of disciplines. In addition, you will be expected to undertake high-quality teaching in pre-degree level mathematics, and perform service roles for the Department of Mathematics, TFC Programme.

This role is a is a part-time, permanent appointment (24 hrs per week) .6 FTE

Remuneration: $100,696 to $111,297 depending on level of experience. (pro-rated)

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

The TFC Programme is a one-year, full time foundation programme that provides an alternative entry to university for those who left school without adequate qualifications, who did not achieve the required rank score for their chosen degree, and who are under prepared for the subjects they aspire to study. We usually take on around 300 students a year.

We work to support under-represented groups in tertiary education with particular consideration given to Māori, Pasifika, students from low-socio economic backgrounds, students with disabilities, and students from refugee backgrounds. TFC introduces students to the University of Auckland, develops academic skills and engenders the confidence necessary for future successful academic study.

TFC currently has offerings in 4 semesters – Semester 1, 2, Late Year Course, and Summer School, and is taught across two campuses (City and Tai Tonga), with Tai Tokerau planned to be included again in 2025. We have a small central organisational team, with the courses being delivered by faculties; the contributing faculties are: Arts, Business and Economics, Education, Creative Arts and Industries, and Science.

He kōrero mōu | About you

The intended candidates will have a MSc or above, majoring in Mathematics or Statistics, and secondary school teaching qualification. The candidate must demonstrate evidence of excellence in the teaching of mathematics at foundation or senior secondary school level. Evidence of administrative and organizational skills will be necessary, as well as at least five years teaching experience of mathematics at secondary level. Also, experience of teaching in a low decile secondary school and/or working with students who struggle to achieve in mathematics would be advantageous

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 17th September 2024 to be considered. We may close this advert early if we have a large number of applications. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Rachel Passmore [email protected] or Phil Kane [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.