Job no: several new positions
Location: Parkville
Role type:  0.2 FTE Part-time Fixed-term for 24-months, tied to candidature and valid work rights

Faculty: Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning
Salary: Level A.2 – $92,243 per annum, pro rata for part-time, plus 17% super

• New opportunity to gain meaningful academic experience in education in the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning
• Undertake career advancing professional development, including 30 hours paid professional development
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families

About the Role

The Faculty invites applications for several new Graduate Researcher Academic Associate (GRAA) positions from graduate researchers currently enrolled in a PhD in the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning with discipline and domain knowledge in the subjects comprising the Undergraduate Bachelor of Design with a focus in built environment history and theory taught in the Architecture Major. 

As a GRAA in History and Theory you will contribute positively, both individually and as part of a team, to educating, inspiring and supporting students. The GRAAs will be responsible for carrying out education related activity for one or more subjects. Key education responsibilities will include:

·         Teaching, including through tutorials, seminars, workshops

·         Undertaking preparation and associated work, including teaching and student consultation

·         Regular consultation with students, monitor discussion boards/forums, respond to queries, conduct exam revision sessions

·         Marking a share of project assessment submissions

·         Managing student submissions (e.g. chasing up missing submissions, handling late submissions, handling remark requests, assessment feedback)]

In addition, you will be supported to participate as an academic member of the Faculty in contributing to the Faculty’s academic mission, life and community and supported to engage in at least 30 hours of paid professional development.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking applicants enrolled as a University of Melbourne student undertaking a PhD in the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning with discipline knowledge in built environment history and theory

You will be a passionate educator and have the ability to contribute positively, both individually and as part of a team, to educating, inspiring and supporting students. You will also have excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage one’s own time effectively, administer multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

Position Description

JR-019174 Graduate Research Academic Associate in History and Theory PD.docx
JR-019174 Graduate Research Academic Associate in History and Theory PD.pdf

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.