Full-time opportunity (1.0 FTE, 34 hours)PermanentWant to join a passionate collaborative team? Are you committed to supporting adult learners to achieve their aspirations? After a job that makes a difference in people's lives?MIT is at the forefront of changing lives with vocational education, with a strong vision of getting people into great jobs and/or supporting them as in-work learners. We are looking for full-time, permanent Senior Lecturer within the School of Education (Early Childhood) with a real passion for teaching and learning to teach across our early childhood suite of programmes.This position will be instrumental in the delivery of programmes based on vocational learning - from Trades Academy, Certificate, Diploma and Degree level study, utilising a blend of centre-based and on-campus learning to graduate educators and qualified teachers who can lead multicultural educational settings. You will work closely with the teaching team along with Early Childhood Centres to deliver a programme that ensures our ECE graduates are prepared and ready to step into centres and communities with vast and varied experience gained during study.This position will need someone who is innovative, proactive, flexible and a great communicator who thrives on working collaboratively - ultimately focused on student success.What will I be doing?
Developing teaching content, resources & assessment within the programme to facilitate high learner engagement and success in a blended environment
Maintaining currency of practice through active research, professional development and/or further study
Visiting and assessing student educators and/or teachers in professional practice experiences
Engaging and developing connections with our external and internal stakeholders
What are we looking for?
A minimum of a Master's degree relevant in Education - e.g. MEd, MEdLd, MEdPrac, MTch
Current Full New Zealand Drivers Licence
Current Full (Tuturu) Practising Certificate with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
Minimum 5 years of experience in working with children and families in centres
Ideally you will have experience teaching and working with adult learners
Strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Active researcher with recent outputs relevant to teaching and learning
If you are seeking a change and are ready for your next career move don't delay, apply now!Job Reference: 28426For a copy of the Job Description or to apply press the apply now button where you will be taken to the MIT Careers site. On our careers site can find out about working at MIT, our culture and academic pathways and careers.If you would like any further information please contact Alison Redfern-Daly on 09 968 8759.Applications Close: Saturday, 8th June, 2024.Please note we may shortlist and commence interviews earlier than the above close date
