Academic Staff Member - Pharmacy (0.8 FTE - Fixed Term)

Tēnā koe. Nau mai ki te Kuratini Tuwhera.

Mō te tūnga | About the role:

We are looking for someone to add value to the pharmacy delivery team in a part-time (0.8 FTE), 12-month fixed-term role. You will be joining a team of existing programme facilitators who teach across the New Zealand Certificates in Pharmacy (Level 3, Level 4 and Level 5).

This position is an academic delivery role, where you will be teaching students within our pharmacy programmes in our online platform.  

You will be responsible for:

• Teaching courses in the Open Distance Flexible Learning (ODFL) modality utilising interactive technology and best practice professional standards for online distance learning
• Providing feedback on course materials and assessments as required
• Using innovative technology and appropriate interactive teaching strategies to facilitate student learning
• Providing students with targeted and specific support that develops their knowledge and understanding of the subject matter
• Working collaboratively within a team environment, that includes our contracted marking workforce, student mentors and other teaching staff
• Providing feedback to Programme Delivery Managers on course and programme delivery matters

 The ideal candidate will have:

• A current New Zealand pharmacist registration and hold a current Annual Practice Certificate
• Proven experience in teaching, mentoring, and guiding adult distance learners
• A commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a sound understanding of bi-culturalism
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong proficiency in office technology
• The ability to effectively develop and implement priorities
• Passon for education and a commitment to professional development
• Good research capabilities

Ngā pūkenga mo te tūnga | What you will bring to the role

You will have a passion for impacting the lives of everyday people and seeing them achieve their educational goals and dreams. You will also constantly be striving to be the best you can be, just as our students do and you pride yourself on the quality of your work.

Mō mātou | About us

The Kuratini Tuwhera is Aotearoa New Zealand's leading distance and online learning provider. We are a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga (New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology). We specialise in taking the learning to our students, focusing on enabling the success of approximately 30,000 students each year. We're a place where you can make a difference.

We offer a wide range of learning disciplines from Real Estate to Social Work, Construction and Education. From our Academic Staff Members to our Student Journey Centre, we ensure our students are at the heart of everything we do, every step of the way.

Ngā hua o tō tomo mai ki a mātou | Why you should join our team

We offer our people free education (50% off for whānau) free car parking on campus, flexible working options, a modernised working environment, subsidised school holiday programmes for your children, free fitness classes, and an on-site café.

We are proud of our kaimahi and value every contribution from all of our people.

Tono mai | Apply now

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Applications must be submitted online via our career's website. Contact Buweni Senanayake Buweni.Senanayake@openpolytechnic.ac.nz with any questions about the role. Applications close on 19 February 2025.

Noho ora mai. Tēnā koe.