Lecturers - Health Information Management- Medical Terminology Casual, Sydney CBD La Trobe University Sydney Campus is operated by Navitas on behalf of La Trobe University, offering Foundation Studies, Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses. The Sydney campus is housed in new premises under a renewed ten year agreement between Navitas and La Trobe University. La Trobe University Sydney campus is looking for suitably qualified sessional teaching staff to teach in the following area of the Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Health Information Management:
Medical Terminology
Background:
Medical Terminology is taught using a blended learning mode of teaching and learning in alignment with the University’s Digital Learning Strategy. The College is committed to developing and retaining the best possible teaching staff. The College is seeking to recruit an experienced and dynamic teaching staff member to facilitate one, two-hour workshop per week in 2018 Study Period 1 (and/or 2). The staff member will not have coordination or significant administration responsibilities but will be expected to provide academic support to second year undergraduate students in this subject. Duties may include:
Facilitate pre-designed workshops for a small student cohort using evidence-based pedagogies, under the guidance of the Subject Co-ordinator.
Mark assessments and undertake academic administration connected with the subject in which the academic teaches.
Attend meetings associated with the subject (i.e., induction, teaching team, marking moderation) and professional development courses provided by the University.
Undertake other duties commensurate with the classification and scope of duties of the position as required by the Subject Co-ordinator.
Additional: All Facilitators will need to become familiar with using the Moodle Learning Management platform. Arrangements will be in place to learn this (and the Enquiry-based Teaching & Learning methodology) before the start of the relevant Study Period.
Essential:
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A university degree (from an externally accredited [by HIMAA] profession-entry course) in health information management. Professional experience as a Health Information Manager (HIM) including in the written and verbal use of medical terminology. High level oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work as a team member with people from diverse backgrounds in a collaborative and collegial manner. Demonstrated high levels of self-motivation and personal management skills. Demonstrated understanding of effective teaching methods and pedagogies and experience in university or workplace/professional development teaching.
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Current professional credentialing, specifically Certified Health Information Manager (CHIM). Graduate Certificate in Higher Education or evidence of equivalent professional preparation for Higher Education teaching.
What we offer The successful candidate will be remunerated with attractive sessional rates. Applications, including a cover letter and resume, should be sent to Melinda Law, Academic Manager,
[email protected]. Applications close on Friday 2nd February, 2018. Please note the subject that you are applying for in the email subject.
Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or a Working with Children Check. Only people who are eligible to work in Australia may apply for this position.
