- Permanent Part- time opportunity
- 26 hours per week
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East Tamaki
If you value collaboration with others and enjoy working on key areas such as Quality, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement then this is an opportunity not to be missed. Manukau Institute of Technology has an outstanding opportunity for an effective individual to collaborate in a supportive, target driven environment as an Academic Partner, with MIT's Academic Centre.
E pā ana ki Te Whare Takiura o Manukau - Ngaahi me'a fekau'aki mo e Ako'anga Fakatekinikale 'o Manukau - About MIT
We are passionate, we are genuine, we are honest and we care for others in order to nurture their ability to achieve - Manaakitanga - We are Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT). MIT recognises the special obligation we have to serve the people, communities and employers of South Auckland and that achieving excellence in tertiary education is critical to both our mission and to the future economic and social prosperity of NZ.
E pā ana ki te tūranga - Tuanga tatara i te angaanga - About the role
Reporting to the Head of Academic Quality, the Academic Partner is an integral member of the team working with peers to support academic staff to design and produce high-calibre, current, pedagogically sound, and student-focused centred learning resources that support digital learning needs of the institute. The successful applicant will primarily lead and model quality processes, building a culture of simplification, standardisation and continuous improvement.
Your Key Skills And Experience
- Proven experience supporting effective learning and teaching, ideally including curriculum or course development
- Strong digital fluency, with the ability to use a range of learning technologies to enhance learner engagement
- Confident user of learning management systems (LMS) with the ability to support others in their use
- Practical knowledge of learning design principles—including assessment design—and a commitment to inclusive education that supports priority learners including Māori, Pasifika and students with disabilities
- Sound understanding of pedagogy and how it informs the design of quality learning experiences
- Collaborative mindset with experience contributing to cross-functional or multidisciplinary teams in an education setting
- Background in tertiary education or the wider education sector in Aotearoa New Zealand is an advantage
- A teaching qualification at an advanced level
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Advanced study in areas such as digital learning, learning design, or a related discipline is desirable
At MIT you will work with some incredible people who are passionate about the positive impact we make to the communities we serve. We offer a work environment which values genuine people who care for others, are well-connected, open and approachable and strive for excellence in all we do. If you are excited by the role and feel you would fit well into our organisation, we would love to hear from you.
"Kua herea mātou ki te whai i te tūturutanga o Te Tiriti O Waitangi." We are committed to creating and maintaining a culturally sensitive work environment in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
MIT is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of our ākonga (students) and the rich cultures represented within the local community we serve. We know how important it is for our ākonga and kaimahi (staff) to have their culture and values reflected in our way of working and in the people we recruit. To support this, MIT seeks to grow the number of Māori and Pasifika kaimahi across our Institute and gives recognition to applicants who demonstrate Māori and/or Pasifika cultural knowledge and skills.
Job Reference: 28962
Applications will be reviewed as they come in and interviews may commence prior to the close date, Tuesday, 17th June 2025. Depending on the quality of applications for this role, the closing date for applications may be brought forward. So don't delay, apply now!
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