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Senior Tutor

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Senior Tutor


Position Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to contribute to Massey University’s teaching and learning outcomes in accordance with university policies and the University, College and Departmental strategic plans to undertake teaching at undergraduate level within the School of Design|Ngā Pae Māhutonga as required.


The role will be accountable for the delivery of teaching in the School of Design’s programmes and administrative duties associated with the programme.


The appointee will be required to:

  • Ensure high standards of professional and ethical conduct in all University related activities.
  • Observe the rules and regulations of the University and adhere to the principles and goals embodied in the University Charter and Treaty of Waitangi statements.
  • Department: School of Design|Ngā Pae Māhutonga, College of Creative Arts|Toi Rauwhārangi


Location: Wellington

Reports to: Head of School, School of Design (or other delegated position)

Responsible for: Nil.

Delegations: Nil.

Job Title: Senior Tutor

Key relationships: Internal

Head of School

Undergraduate Programme Leader

Major Coordinators

School academic professional and

technical staff

College Marketing and

Communications staff

External

Students

Industry

Subject experts


Professional associations

Massey University: We are a world-leading university in many academic disciplines and fields of research. Our point of difference is research that is connected to community and industry. Our researchers are developing expertise and skills to advance human knowledge and understanding. Working together across disciplines and locations, we solve national and global problems through fundamental, applied and interdisciplinary research, while culturally and artistically enriching our world.


We are deeply committed to being a Te Tiriti-led university, demonstrating authentic leadership in contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand as we uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the founding document of our nation, and its principles through our practice. We embrace this not just as an obligation but as a real opportunity for the nation and its people.


Our educators are preparing a new generation of global leaders. Our students are diverse and are attracted to Massey because they want to achieve their personal goals or make their mark in the world. They experience world-class learning that recognises their intellectual and cultural strengths, expands their horizons and prepares them to

contribute to a rapidly transforming world with skills, critical and creative thinking and leadership.


We will be renowned for our passion and caring attitude. All Massey campuses will be innovation ecosystems, acting as magnets for smart enterprises. Wherever we are, we will operate in partnerships founded on respect, trust and mutual benefit. Massey is not only defined by what we do, but by how we do it.


About this area

Within the College of Creative Arts is Ngā Pae Māhutonga, the Wellington

School of Design. With a legacy of over a century in design education, Ngā

Pae Māhutonga is recognised as an Asia-Pacific leader in higher education

for design, producing world-class research and educating practitioners

across a broad spectrum of design approaches. Ngā Pae Māhutonga

educates students to be socially and culturally engaged global citizens,

contributing to their communities with imaginative, collaborative, and

unconventional approaches to some of the most pressing challenges facing

the world today.


Massey core capabilities

At Massey we are Tiriti-led, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles through our practice, we:

  • Demonstrate awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand society.
  • Understand the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in relation to the work of the University and the people we serve.
  • Embracing Te Reo in relevant and practical ways in our workplace interactions and engagement with external stakeholders, giving expression to Tikanga Māori and protocols that demonstrates that we respect and value Māori conventions in appropriate settings.


At Massey we work together with mutual respect and caring. We:

  • Act with integrity and trustworthiness and give credit to others for the work they do.
  • Work cooperatively and inter-dependently to foster and promote the One University approach.
  • Share knowledge and communicate professionally with courtesy and mutual respect.
  • Are ethical in all transactions, working within the parameters of our policies and procedures.
  • Are direct, truthful and maintain confidentiality.
  • Seek to understand and appreciate our differences.
  • Keep ourselves and others safe; work together to embrace with the University's health, safety and wellbeing policies, procedures and programmes; display commitment by actively
  • supporting all safety and wellbeing initiatives: and by actively engaging in health and safety improvement opportunities.


At Massey we are future-focused, results- oriented and strive for excellence. we:

  • Take ownership and responsibility for delivering results to support achievement of University objectives.
  • Provide the best quality services to our customers (internal and external) ensuring our students/ stakeholders are at the heart of everything we do.
  • Deliver or support world-class research, teaching and learning and citizenship.
  • Take personal responsibility for our performance, take pride in doing our job well, and commit to ongoing personal and professional development.
  • Are motivated and create a positive working environment where our values are reinforced.
  • Anticipate and respond with agility and resilience to the changing needs of the University and the communities we serve.
  • Seek ways to improve our services to deliver in an efficient and effective way.
  • Embrace technology and apply this innovatively to better meet the needs of those we serve.
  • Challenge ourselves to reach our potential and help bring out the best in others.
  • Understand how what we do contributes to the objectives of the University.


Accountabilities

  • Teaching
  • Under the supervision of the designated academic lead, undertake, as appropriate for a particular course, the teaching of tutorials, lectures, seminars, studio teaching, laboratories and workshops; and provide support with marking and student interaction, as directed by the designated academic lead.
  • Where the paper is team-taught, Senior Tutors are responsible to the designated academic lead.
  • Deliver teaching via all delivery modes and on each of Massey University’s campuses as required.
  • May support the development of a paper and its study materials and/or the assessment criteria and process, under the supervision of the designated academic lead.
  • Help maintain learning resources such as study guides, online learning environments, and laboratory materials.
  • Supervise practical classes and support student projects.
  • Undertake teaching on other Massey University campuses as required.
  • Contribute to feedback and evaluation processes under the supervision of the designated academic lead.
  • Comply with relevant teaching and learning policies and procedures (e.g., Teaching & Learning, Academic Integrity, Assessment and
  • Equivalence).
  • Service • Contribute to meeting the administrative and committee needs of the
  • University, both internally and externally, by participating in
  • School/Institute, College and University functions as may be required, or approved from time to time, by the Head of School/Institute.
  • Other duties or responsibilities which may be assigned by the Head of
  • School or a Paper Coordinator from time to time.
  • Undertake professional development activities as required or approved, which are relevant to the position.
  • Be responsible for one’s own safety and for the safety of others.


Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications:

A Masters Research degree that is appropriate to the teaching programme is preferable. Alternatively, a tertiary qualification or equivalent experience appropriate to the teaching of the programme.


Experience:

  • Understanding of conceptual development methodologies and knowledge of current trends relevant to the delivery of the course is essential.
  • Professional expertise or experience in the appropriate programme area.
  • Good interpersonal and administration skills along with the ability to work well under supervision and as part of a team.


Pre-employment checks

Essential

 Requirement to pass a Qualifications Validation Check.

 Requirement to pass a Criminal and Traffic Convictions (Security)

Check performed by the Ministry of Justice.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Data Collection
  • Data Processing
  • Health & Research
  • MS Office

Desired Soft Skills

  • Coordination
  • Communication
  • Time Management

Culture

  • 🌈 Rainbow Tick
  • 🧠 Neurodiverse
  • 💰 Wage Equality
  • 🏃 Women Leadership
  • 🤝 Unionisation
  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer
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