About the Role
ACAP is seeking dedicated sessional Social Work Educators passionate about teaching the next generation of professionals. Opportunities are available at our Perth and Adelaide Campuses.
Responsibilities
- Teaching classes, which are typically three-hour interactive workshops taught in person on campus.
- Marking assignments and performing administrative tasks associated with the classes.
- Responding to student enquiries and providing advice as required.
- Teaching from one of our campuses (Sydney or Melbourne).
- Full-time or part-time for a specific period of 13 weeks per trimester.
- Opportunity to assume the role of Unit Coordinator in exceptional circumstances.
Requirements
- A Social Work qualification.
- Membership or eligibility for membership of the AASW.
- Extensive experience as a practicing Social Worker.
- Experience or a keen interest in working in a tertiary education institution.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships at all levels across the College.
- Excellent scholarly and Social Work industry expertise.
- Passion and motivation to empower students and the next generation of Social Workers.
Skills
- Community work
- Social action
- Public policy
- Groupwork
- Family work
- Ageing
- Disability and Complex Care
- Work with First Nations People
- Trauma Informed practice
- Research methods
- Sociology
- Law and ethics
- Mental health
Location
- Perth
- Adelaide
- Sydney
- Melbourne
Work Type
- Sessional
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On campus
Benefits
- Unlimited global career opportunities across the Navitas portfolio
- Flexible working arrangements
- Salary packaging and novated leasing
- 2 paid volunteer days per year
- Up to 50% scholarships for staff enrolled in ACAP courses
- Health & well-being packages including free counselling and well-being specialist support for employees and family members
- Discounted gym memberships, private health insurance, movie tickets, travel, hotels, insurance and selected retailers
About the Company
- ACAP University College, part of the leading global education provider Navitas, is Australia's leading independent tertiary education provider, delivering accredited courses in psychology, social work, counselling, coaching, criminology, law, and business management and leadership (MBA).
- ACAP focuses on shared values and strengths across our teams, you will work together with others committed to transforming lives through education in a purpose-driven, engaging, and supportive team environment.
- Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. The Navitas portfolio employs over 5000 staff and supports over 60,000 students and encompasses a broad selection of partners, locations, and opportunities, including university pathway programs, English language qualifications, employment training, creative media training, and more.
Equal Opportunity
- ACAP, as part of Navitas, promotes and embraces an inclusive and diverse workforce.
- We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups.
- We believe equality, flexibility and diversity deliver a rich and collaborative environment.
- We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and are given opportunities to thrive.
