Join a highly motivated and enthusiastic team Showcase your leadership Work in a discipline area you are passionate about. About Us: At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers "Thriving place to Study and Work" will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride. About the VU Block Model: VU has revolutionised the student experience The VU Block Model, designed and implemented by the best learning and teaching experts aims to ease the transition of students into first year, and set them up for a successful University experience in the relevant Discipline Based College (Social Work). This teaching position provides exciting opportunities for people with a commitment to innovative teaching practices wishing to join a teaching team dedicated to delivering a unique student experience. About the Role: We are looking for a passionate and innovative academic with expertise in SOCIAL WORK who is keen to take workshops and other sessions with our first year students as part of our VU First Year College. This position is being offered as a Teaching Focused Academic Level A3-6 with the salary range of $82,415 per annum (pro rata) - $93,509 per annum (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation. This is a part time, continuing position commencing in July 2024. About You: We want to hear from you if you: Have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree or Postgraduate Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) Have at least 5 years social work practice experience Have a strong passion for teaching and a desire for continuous improvement and development in student learning Possess a background in training or teaching at the higher education level Have demonstrated academic knowledge of curriculum relevant to social work Are keen to contribute to research programs within the discipline and the college(s) Can facilitate excellence in undergraduate teaching through the development and promotion of innovative teaching methods Benefits: For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff . How to Apply: For a Position Description, please click here: Teaching Focused Academic - Position Description. Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising: A cover letter Your CV Your responses to the selection criteria as per the Position Description. Applications close: Tuesday 23 July 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST). Please note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria (as outlined on page 3 of the PD) will not be considered. Who to Contact: For further information relating to the position, please contact Rechelle Martinez, Head of Operations by email at Rechelle.Martinezvu.edu.au. Our Commitment to Protecting Country Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share. Victoria University is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. VU encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field.