LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER – EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP - HMIS

[What the role is]

This is a 2-year contract position as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Emotional Intelligence & Global Citizenship in the School of Humanities & Interdisciplinary studies.

[What you will be working on]

We are looking for an educator-facilitator who believes that developing the inner world of young people is an important part of preparing them for the outer world.

This role sits at the intersection of emotional intelligence, interpersonal communication and global perspectives.  You will design and facilitate learning experiences that help young people better understand themselves, relate meaningfully to others, and think critically about the role they play in the world as agents of change.  As a facilitator of learning, you will guide students to discover their purpose and values, explore diverse perspectives on global issues, and translate their learning into meaningful community action.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Facilitate engaging learning experiences for youths and adult learners focused on:

  • Emotional Intelligence and Self-awareness

  • Interpersonal Communication and Collaboration

  • Creativity and Problem Solving

  • Critical Thinking and Global Awareness

• Mentor youths (typically aged 16–20) through guided reflection, dialogue, experiential and project-based learning

• Design and facilitate learning experiences that connect classroom inquiry to real-world contexts, including community-based projects, civic dialogue or applied problem-solving

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to continuously refine curriculum and learning experiences

• Provide pastoral care and holistic support for student development

• Able to teach at least one evening or weekends in the week

• Manage administrative work related to teaching and assigned projects

• Take on leadership roles in module delivery or project teams, , including study trips where required

• Undertake academic‑related administration, committee work, outreach activities, and ad‑hoc projects that support the School’s mission

[What we are looking for]

• A relevant tertiary qualification, with at least 3 years of teaching and/or industry experience in Arts & Humanities, Business, Design, or related fields

• A strong belief in holistic education and the development of human skills, including emotional intelligence, communication, creative and critical thinking

• Experience in mentoring, coaching or working with youths

• Strong facilitation, interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to design and facilitate engaging, interactive and reflective learning experiences

• Strong organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• A reflective practitioner who is open to learning, experimenting, and growing

It would be an advantage if you have:

• Training or experience in areas such as emotional intelligence, youth development and/or global education

• Experience in facilitating civic dialogue or leading community-based learning projects