Demonstrator Duty and Selection

Primary Purpose of a Demonstrator Position

The primary purpose is to assist the course coordinator and teaching staff in the delivery of workshops, tutorials, practical classes, studios, and other teaching activities.

Duties

Teaching and Learning

Participate in the education of undergraduate and postgraduate students including some, or all, of the following:

• Prepare in advance for classes by revising material provided by the Course Coordinator.
• Assist the Course Coordinator and teaching staff in the delivery of workshops, tutorial groups and/or practical classes.
• Provide accurate advice to students (e.g. on course material, policies and procedures) and refer matters to others (e.g. School administrative staff) where required.
• Mark assessment in a timely manner and in accordance with supplied rubrics (with appropriate guidance), and provide student feedback as per Course Coordinator instructions.
• Assist in the development of teaching support resources under the direct guidance of a Course Coordinator.
• Detect and report possible student misconduct (e.g. plagiarism/collusion) to the Course Coordinator in accordance with University policy.
• Assist the Course Coordinator with invigilation of in-semester class-based assessment activities.

Other

• Attend compulsory training sessions including any course level training.
• Complete all required online training modules in a timely manner.
• Attend meetings with Course Coordinator and/or relevant teaching staff.
• Provide fortnightly confirmation of hours worked in the CAHP system by the deadline set by the University.
• Report variations of hours to the relevant School Manager (or delegate) on a weekly basis.
• Comply with the Staff Code of Conduct Policy, which includes avoiding/managing any Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Comply with requirements of Queensland occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation and related OH&S responsibilities and procedures developed by the University or School; and
• Adopt sustainable practices in all work activities and comply with associated legislation and related sustainability responsibilities and procedures developed by the University.

Reporting relationships

Demonstrators report to the respective Course Coordinator on a day-to-day basis and the respective School Manager (or delegate) for pay-related matters.

Qualifications

• Enrolment in
  • Year 2 or later of an undergraduate degree program in the EAIT Faculty or related discipline; or
  • a postgraduate coursework program in the EAIT Faculty or related discipline; or
  • a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the EAIT Faculty or related discipline;
• Minimum GPA of 4.0/pass (some course coordinators may specify a grade point average requirement in relevant courses) or enrolment in a relevant postgraduate program (coursework or HDR); and
• No finding of ‘guilty’ in student misconduct matters; or
• For external applicants, a combination of relevant education and experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated effective teaching skills or potential to rapidly acquire this skill, including the ability to encourage student input, be approachable and provide clear helpful advice and feedback.
• Proficiency in the use of e-learning systems (e.g. Blackboard) or ability to rapidly acquire this skill.
• Comfort and confidence with public speaking.

Experience

• Ability to effectively lead small groups.

Personal Qualities

• High level of interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills including the ability to provide advice to and liaise with a wide range of individuals including senior academics, students, and professional staff.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise tact, good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritise own workload, work independently and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to undertake a Student Evaluation of Tutor (SETutor) questionnaire if required.