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• Design and deliver engaging, evidence-informed curriculum in foundational units such as programming for robotics, electrical and digital control systems, sensors and sensor networks within the Advanced Manufacturing specialisation through the UTAS Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
• Foster student success and belonging through inclusive teaching and collaborative curriculum development
• Full time ongoing position based in Hobart

About the opportunity

Teaching Fellows are skilled educators and members of a teaching team who engage in reflective practice to inform and deliver a high-quality curriculum that results in a quality student experience. The role is responsible for the collaborative design, development, and delivery of curriculum, including discipline content, assessment of student work, and may include unit coordination (which may involve the coordination of tutors).

This role will contribute to the University Colleges’ Diploma of Applied Technologies (Specialisation) course to deliver foundational units such as programming for robotics, electrical and digital control systems, sensors and sensor networks within the Advanced Manufacturing specialisation including the use of relevant software and tools Arduino, Multisim, and MATLAB within the units.

What you’ll do:

• Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
• Collaborate with educational design and development specialists and other teaching staff on the design and development of University College offerings that meet and/or exceed the required standards and demonstrate University College’s commitment to best practice pedagogy e.g., practice based and/or enabling pedagogies.
• Undertake scholarly teaching duties and responsibilities including:
  • Preparation of unit outlines, tutorial and workshop materials, and online learning content.
  • Setting, production, and marking of assessment tasks.
  • Work with third-party partners, industry experts, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, relevant courses.
  • Conducting classes, tutorials, workshops, and consultations.
  • Evaluation of student work.
  • Performance of administrative duties associated with teaching, including keeping of records.
• Assist in matters of student academic welfare, including implementing student management support activities and making timely and appropriate referrals to central university services.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of teaching and learning at University College with a priority on self-development in the areas of currency of learning and teaching skills and knowledge and/or industry credibility/practice skills.
• Contribute to outreach activities with the wider community.
• Undertake other tasks and responsibilities as reasonably directed. 

What we’re looking for:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, Robotics, ICT or closely related area, with relevant industry experience, and/or equivalent combination of qualifications and extensive higher education/industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering high-quality, contemporary, and practice-based teaching, with the ability to design and deliver curricula that accommodate diverse learning styles and delivery modes.
• A good record in, and continuing commitment to:
  • the evaluation and dissemination of innovative learning and teaching practice; and/or
  • comparable contribution to industry/community.
• Experience with relevant programming, simulation, and development tools, including

Arduino IDE, Multisim, MATLAB, Microsoft Visual Studio (C#), as well as familiarity with

PowerShell scripting, Linux environments, web technologies, and database management.

• Strong practical capability in robotics, embedded systems, and control systems, including hands-on experience with Arduino and Raspberry Pi, sensor integration, sensor networks, PCB design, soldering, circuit assembly, and hardware troubleshooting.
• Proven capacity to work in a complex and changing work environment with demonstrated agility flexibility and responsiveness to business needs.
• Outstanding communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build rapport with a diverse range of organisations and people, and to work collaboratively and harmoniously as a valued member of a high performing workplace team.
• Demonstrated organisation skills and excellent time and workload management skills, including the ability to exercise initiative, prioritise and problem solve in a dynamic environment. 

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $155,885 comprising base salary within the range of $114,766 to $133,235 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the Roles Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience.
• For further information about this position, please contact Robin Katersky Barnes, Discipline Leader, STEAM/Senior Teaching Fellow, Robin.Barnes@utas.edu.au
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 502142 - Teaching Fellow.pdf

Applications close Monday, 26 January 2026, 11.55pm 

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As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.