Construction Tutor

Permanent, Full-Time

• Work for a progressive world class tertiary education provider
• Make a difference in the lives of learners
• Gain experience teaching in both Christchurch and China

Skilled in the construction industry? Knowledge in what it takes to engineer and complete commercial buildings and infrastructure projects? Passionate about teaching others? Senior Academic Tutor - Construction could be for you!

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi - About the Role

By applying your knowledge and skills to this role, you will enable learners to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to complete their qualification and apply it to their work when they are employed in the industry.

Join a team that values high standards, maintaining academic integrity and quality, work to high professional standard and demonstrate the qualities to learners that will be expected by future employers.

The role requires research to be undertaken, focussing on civil engineering and construction management areas. This is an important part of the role, ensuring Ara is refining the programmes of study within engineering and construction.

You will ensure that learners are supported and there is a healthy working and learning environment operating within the department and teaching spaces.

Not only will you teach in our purpose-built Engineering, Architecture and Construction Departmentin Christchurch, but you will also have travel to China to deliver construction courses overseas! In China you will deliver courses over 10-12 weeks.

Candidates must have a current and relevant NZ work visa that allows multiple entries into the country as the ability to travel to and from China will be required.

Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako - Skills and experience

• A Masters or higher qualification in the area of the programme of study or a related discipline.
• Current industry/discipline knowledge in the fields of commercial construction and infrastructure.
• An Ara-recognised teaching qualification is preferred
• A high level of understanding and experience in the knowledge and practices related to the Programme of Study (Civil Engineering and Construction)
• Knowledge and competency in the use of the relevant tools (hardware and software) that are used in Industry for those allocated courses that are taught in the Programme of Study
• Vision, innovation and a commitment to facilitating own and others' learning
• Capable of supporting students to achieve their learning outcomes
• The ability to develop and implement flexible teaching and learning methods, including the use of learning technologies.
• The ability to integrate practices that support societal priorities into teaching
• Embraces Ara values/ mātāpono and Kaupapa
• Works collaboratively and co-operatively, contributes to teams.
• Recognises diversity positively (cultural, socioeconomic, age, ability)
• Sound professional judgment and integrity

Mō Mātou - About us

Ara Institute of Canterbury a business division of Te Pūkenga (Ara), is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.

As a business division of Te Pūkenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

Tono Ināianei - Apply now

We accept applications via our online application system.

Rā Katinga - Applications close - 11.55pm 16 February 2025

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.

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