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Teaching Assistant in Cancer Therapeutics

Level A.6, casual role fixed term position available for the Cancer Therapeutics teaching period, Term 4 2022.

We require a casual Teaching Assistant in the Cancer Therapeutics subject to support a tutorial group of up to 25 online graduate students.

This position reports to the Cancer Therapeutics Subject Coordinator, and indirectly to the Master of Cancer Sciences Course Convenors.

15 Aug 2022

The Master of Cancer Sciences is a fully online two-year part time course offered jointly by the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) and the University of Melbourne (UoM). The philosophy behind the Master of Cancer Sciences is to provide a contemporary, evidence-based program to health professionals to improve the outcomes and quality of life for patients with cancer and ultimately to improve cancer treatment outcomes. 

Overview

This roll involve familiarisation around content, announcements, online invigilation of the student discussion fora, consultation and monitoring of student engagement, preparation, set up and delivery of webinars, assessment grading and evaluation and quality improvement activities.

Required availability

This will be a casual position, on an as-required basis, with an estimated workload of 5-7 hours per week for 2 weeks prior, 8 weeks of teaching and 3 weeks post the Term 4 teaching period of 17 October – 11 December 2022. The individual will need to be available for tutorials, online facilitation and marking of assessment tasks.

About the subject – Cancer Therapeutics

The Cancer Therapeutics subject aims to examine the benefits and limitations of various treatment modalities available for patients with cancer. Case studies will be used to integrate this information to understand and evaluate the modern era of integrated cancer care and the role of multi-disciplinary team-based patient management. The subject aims to provide breadth of knowledge and perspective with regards to cancer treatment and patient centred care.

How to apply

Download a copy of the position description.

Applications to be sent to Grace Chan [email protected] by end of Monday 5 September 5.00pm addressing all essential selection criteria and appending your CV and cover letter.

For further information only

Dr Bhaumik Shah, Subject Coordinator, Email [email protected] - NB: Please do not send your application to this contact

  • University of Melbourne
  • VCCC Alliance

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