What you need to know as a Teaching Academic

University policies

As a teaching academic you need to be aware of and apply a number of important University plans, policies and procedures. The following FAQs provide you with an overview of these policies with links to more detailed information, specific policy documents and useful resources. Please click on each question set out below for further information about the issue raised.

 

 
Q1  How does my role fit in with the University's strategic objectives?
Q2 How does the University promote effective learning, teaching and assessment?
Q3 What teaching strategies can I use to cultivate the Graduate Qualities?
Q4  What are my responsibilities as a subject coordinator?
Q5  What requirements do I need to be aware of when assessing a subject?
Q6  How should I handle requests for academic consideration particularly when a student is unable to complete an assessment task?
Q7 What should I do when I suspect plagiarism or another form of cheating?
Q8  What should I do if a student complains about an assessment mark?

 

All University policies are located in the Policy Directory. Just click on the Learning and Teaching link for a list of policies relevant to your role as a teaching academic.

There will also be faculty-specific policies and procedures that implement the University policies within your own academic unit. You should check your own faculty web pages for these policies and procedures.

 

Professional and support services 

Information and support is available on the Teaching and Learning website.

 

 

Last reviewed: 12 January, 2009

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