Casual Tutors in Cognitive Science Macquarie University, Faculty of Human Sciences

Casual Tutors in Cognitive Science: Introduction to Neuroscience Job no: 506951 Work type: Casual Vacancy type: Internal Vacancy, External Vacancy Categories: Academic - Sessional Teaching Salary Package: remuneration is in accordance with Macquarie University Academic Enterprise Staff Agreement schedule for casual academic rates of pay Appointment Type: casual appointments, Session 1, 2020 Macquarie University (North Ryde) location The Role Casual academic staff are wanted to tutor in this undergraduate unit within Cognitive Science in Session 1, 2020. Classes for this Session run from 24 February – 5 June 2020. Typically, tutors will be asked to take on 1-3 tutorial classes per week, depending on enrolment numbers, and are expected to assist with student consultation and the marking of unit assessments and examinations. Final exam marking for this session will have to be completed between 8 June and 26 June 2020. Some details on this unit: COGS1000 – Introduction to Neuroscience 1 forms a 2-unit sequence with Introduction to Neuroscience 2 (COGS1005) and provides an intensive introduction to the fundamentals of modern neuroscience, with a focus on the structure and function of the human brain. Topics include neuroanatomy, neural signalling, neural control of movement, sensory processing, brain development, and higher cognitive functions. Tutorials include hands-on research activities in which students will have the opportunity to act as both researchers and experimental participants. The tutorials for this unit are 1 hour long and offered on a weekly basis. Tutorial sessions may be held anytime throughout the day Monday - Friday. Tutorials are a mixture of hands-on research-driven learning activities with the use of the EMOTIV Epoc+ neurogaming system and other experimental methods, and seminar-like tutorials that will focus on reviewing unit content covered in lectures and the textbook. Tutors are expected to attend a full-day training session which will take place in the week before the start of the session. About You All interested tutors, who are available for this time period, are encouraged to register their interest. Experience tutoring in previous offering of this unit or similar units, as well as having a background in a neuroscience-related field will be looked upon favourably. About Us Macquarie’s Faculty of Human Sciences holds a distinctive place on the global stage. With several internationally acclaimed centres producing ground-breaking research in areas like linguistics, psychology, cognitive science and education, our faculty is a place of passionate educators and unbridled discovery. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities including the Australian Hearing Hub, we work together to investigate and answer some of the big questions about what makes us human. Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 54 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we’ve grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today. To Apply To be considered for these positions, please register your interest online by submitting your cv and a separate (2-page maximum) cover letter addressing how you meet the following (essential and desirable) selection criteria. If you are applying for tutoring positions in multiple Cognitive Science units, please clearly highlight this in your cover letter, and indicate your order of preference. Your academic qualifications and industry, teaching, work experience should be clearly identified within your CV. If you are going to be unavailable for a period during the session, please note this clearly in your cover letter. Essential A postgraduate qualification or current enrolment in a higher degree research program relevant to the teaching discipline; Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others; Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with students; The right work in Australia for the duration of the semester. Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate tertiary level teaching experience. Desirable Background in a neuroscience-related field; Tertiary-level teaching experience, especially experience in a previous offering of the unit or a similar unit. Interviews for the available positions may be scheduled mid-late January. By providing an expression of interest (EOI) for these positions, you agree that your details may be placed on file for a period of 24 months. Successful EOIs will be kept on file, and may be considered when a vacancy arises that is an appropriate match to skill and disciplinary background. Specific Role Enquiries: Bianca de Wit, Deputy Director Learning and Teaching on bianca.dewit@mq.edu.au or 9850 2987 General Enquiries: Rohana Nagarajah, HR Administrator on rohana.nagarajah@mq.edu.au Applications Close: Sunday 5^th of January 2020 at 11:55pm (AEST) Macquarie University is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We value individual difference and recognise the strength of a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workforce where the backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of our staff are a driving force for collaboration, innovation and impact. We work to ensure genuine equality of opportunity for people regardless of their gender, age, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status, and we encourage you to apply for a position at Macquarie University. Advertised: 18 Nov 2019 AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 05 Jan 2020 AUS Eastern Daylight Time If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy Apply

Casual Tutors in Cognitive Science: Introduction to Neuroscience

Job no: 506951

Work type: Casual

Vacancy type: Internal Vacancy, External Vacancy

Categories: Academic - Sessional Teaching

Salary Package: remuneration is in accordance with Macquarie University Academic Enterprise Staff Agreement schedule for casual academic rates of pay
Appointment Type: casual appointments, Session 1, 2020
Macquarie University (North Ryde) location

The Role

Casual academic staff are wanted to tutor in this undergraduate unit within Cognitive Science in Session 1, 2020. Classes for this Session run from 24 February – 5 June 2020. Typically, tutors will be asked to take on 1-3 tutorial classes per week, depending on enrolment numbers, and are expected to assist with student consultation and the marking of unit assessments and examinations. Final exam marking for this session will have to be completed between 8 June and 26 June 2020. Some details on this unit:

COGS1000 – Introduction to Neuroscience 1 forms a 2-unit sequence with Introduction to Neuroscience 2 (COGS1005) and provides an intensive introduction to the fundamentals of modern neuroscience, with a focus on the structure and function of the human brain. Topics include neuroanatomy, neural signalling, neural control of movement, sensory processing, brain development, and higher cognitive functions. Tutorials include hands-on research activities in which students will have the opportunity to act as both researchers and experimental participants.

The tutorials for this unit are 1 hour long and offered on a weekly basis. Tutorial sessions may be held anytime throughout the day Monday - Friday. Tutorials are a mixture of hands-on research-driven learning activities with the use of the EMOTIV Epoc+ neurogaming system and other experimental methods, and seminar-like tutorials that will focus on reviewing unit content covered in lectures and the textbook. Tutors are expected to attend a full-day training session which will take place in the week before the start of the session.

About You

All interested tutors, who are available for this time period, are encouraged to register their interest. Experience tutoring in previous offering of this unit or similar units, as well as having a background in a neuroscience-related field will be looked upon favourably.

About Us

Macquarie’s Faculty of Human Sciences holds a distinctive place on the global stage. With several internationally acclaimed centres producing ground-breaking research in areas like linguistics, psychology, cognitive science and education, our faculty is a place of passionate educators and unbridled discovery. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities including the Australian Hearing Hub, we work together to investigate and answer some of the big questions about what makes us human.

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 54 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we’ve grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

To Apply

To be considered for these positions, please register your interest online by submitting your cv and a separate (2-page maximum) cover letter addressing how you meet the following (essential and desirable) selection criteria. If you are applying for tutoring positions in multiple Cognitive Science units, please clearly highlight this in your cover letter, and indicate your order of preference. Your academic qualifications and industry, teaching, work experience should be clearly identified within your CV. If you are going to be unavailable for a period during the session, please note this clearly in your cover letter.

Essential

A postgraduate qualification or current enrolment in a higher degree research program relevant to the teaching discipline;
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others;
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with students;
The right work in Australia for the duration of the semester.
Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate tertiary level teaching experience.

Desirable

Background in a neuroscience-related field;
Tertiary-level teaching experience, especially experience in a previous offering of the unit or a similar unit.

Interviews for the available positions may be scheduled mid-late January.

By providing an expression of interest (EOI) for these positions, you agree that your details may be placed on file for a period of 24 months. Successful EOIs will be kept on file, and may be considered when a vacancy arises that is an appropriate match to skill and disciplinary background.

Specific Role Enquiries: Bianca de Wit, Deputy Director Learning and Teaching on bianca.dewit@mq.edu.au or 9850 2987

General Enquiries: Rohana Nagarajah, HR Administrator on rohana.nagarajah@mq.edu.au

Applications Close: Sunday 5^th of January 2020 at 11:55pm (AEST)

Macquarie University is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We value individual difference and recognise the strength of a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workforce where the backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of our staff are a driving force for collaboration, innovation and impact.

We work to ensure genuine equality of opportunity for people regardless of their gender, age, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status, and we encourage you to apply for a position at Macquarie University.

Advertised: 18 Nov 2019 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 05 Jan 2020 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

Apply