Tertiary Education Teachers
- Classification
- Minor
- Major group
- Professionals
Classification
- Major group
- 2Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 24Education Professionals
Description
Tertiary Education Teachers educate tertiary students in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at universities, polytechnics, technical and further education (TAFE) institutes and other vocational training providers, and teach adult and community education courses.
Skill level
Australia
In Australia and New Zealand: Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
New Zealand
In Australia and New Zealand: Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Tasks
Tasks include
- preparing and delivering lectures to tertiary students in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study
- conducting tutorials, seminars, and laboratory sessions
- preparing and marking essays, assignments and examinations
- participating in course development and in meetings on departmental, budgetary, curriculum and policy matters
- attending conferences and seminars, and conducting research into a particular field of knowledge
- providing feedback to students on progress and advising students on courses and related matters
- consulting with Education Managers, Librarians, Student Counsellors and other support staff