Academic Staff DevelopmentDevelop your academic career by utilising the variety of UOW workshops, training sessions and information listed below. On this page:
Guide for new academic staff Use the guide to familiarise yourself with important contact numbers and services you may need as a new member of academic staff. This UOW webpage is filled with useful links and information for new academic staff members. To view please see:
Guide for New Academic Staff webpage More Information: For more information on what new academic staff members are encouraged to do please contact CEDIR.
Teaching @ UOW bookletUse this booklet to find information on teaching related procedures, committees and policies, who's who on campus, resources and services to support your teaching, ideas for your teaching, lecturing, tutoring, WebCT, the UOW Library etc. The free booklet is designed to support new members of staff in their first year of teaching at UOW. Available to: Booklets are distributed to each academic via the internal mail after publication. Multiple copies are also available for distribution to tutors from CEDIR. To view please see: http://www.uow.edu.au/cedir/progservs/pdf/tuowbody_2006.pdf More Information: If you have any feedback or would like to suggest any ideas, material or tips for the next edition, please contact CEDIR.
University Learning and Teaching (ULT, formerly ITT)This course supports you in developing knowledge, skills and attitudes in higher education that will enhance your ability to structure an effective learning environment for your students. University Learning and Teaching is a professional development program for practising university teachers that offers you the opportunity to enhance your teaching effectiveness. Available to: All UOW academic and casual teaching staff. ULT is offered at the Wollongong campus and Dubai. For an online application please see: ULT online application form. More Information: For more information on the University Learning and Teaching course please contact CEDIR or for online information please see: ULT website
Workshops to improve your teachingA workshop program designed to develop your professional teaching skills and improve student learning. Each year a program of courses, workshops, seminars and information sessions is provided for academic staff within UOW. They include local, national and international presenters. CEDIR can also develop activities specifically to meet the needs of the faculties. Available to: All academic staff. More Information: For more information on teaching workshops please contact CEDIR, or see the Academic Staff Development Workshop Program.
Tutor & Demonstrator trainingThese workshops would be valuable to gain faculty specific tutoring knowledge, or to build on existing tutoring skills. Both CEDIR and Learning Development offer workshops for tutors which focus on strategies to support student learning in the tertiary classroom. They can be generic or tailored to particular faculty needs by request. Available to: All subject co-ordinators. You need to contact your CEDIR Educational Development faculty representative or Learning Development before session begins. More Information: For more information on tutor and demonstrator training please contact either your CEDIR Faculty Liaison Representative or Learning Development.
Staff development calendarEnrol in the available courses and training to enhance your knowledge in the chosen area. The webpage lists the available teaching, personal development, finance, Occupational Health & Safety courses for the year within UOW. Online courses are also listed. Available to: Different courses have different requirements, please check the webpage for specific details.
To view please see:
Staff Development Calendar.
Once you have selected the course you are interested in, registration is available online. More Information: For more information on courses available please contact Professional & Organisational Development Services.
Equal Opportunity (EO) Online trainingUse EO Online training to fully understand your rights and responsibilities as an active member of the University community. It is also a useful tool to educate students who are selected for practical placement and may not be aware of their rights and responsibilities in the workplace. This web-resource is designed to improve knowledge and understanding of discrimination and harassment issues. To view please see:
EO Online Training. More Information: For more information on EO Online Training please contact Employment Equity and Diversity Unit.
Workshops for female academicsUse these workshops if you are working towards a promotion within the next one to two years, if you are a new female member of staff wanting to get acquainted with UOW procedures, or if you simply want to develop a more focused approach to career planning. Workshops for academic women focus on preparing for promotion, better research methods and information for new female academic staff. Available to: All female academic staff at UOW. To apply, follow the standard Professional & Organisational Development Services procedures for applying to attend a workshop. More Information: For more information please see: Preparing for Promotion for Academic Women.
Self-development workshopsAttend a workshop to develop and improve on existing skills required in today's complex work environment. Workshops are for University staff, covering topics such as: assertiveness skills, leadership development, dealing with people in difficult situations, team building and managing your career. Available to: Current UOW staff members. Enrolments for these workshops are to be submitted via Web Kiosk, for instructions please see: Web Kiosk demonstration.
Please check for current workshops/courses available: Staff Development website. More Information: For more information on self-development workshops please contact Professional & Organisational Development Services.
Online guide for Academic Career Development InterviewsThe online guide is used by academic staff to prepare information for their Academic Career Development Interviews. Career development interviews are an annual review designed to enhance your academic career and evaluate your performance. This website has a detailed explanation of the process, the necessary forms and general information. Annual Career Development Interviews are mandatory in the first five years following your appointment, and the first must occur within nine months of appointment. To view please see:
Online guide to Academic Performance Enhancement & Career Development Record. More Information: For more information on Academic Career Development Interviews please contact Personnel & Finance.
Online guide to Promotion and ProbationUse this online guide to familiarise yourself with the policies and/or procedures when applying for promotion and probation. This webpage which features information on promotion and probation workshops, important dates to remember when applying for promotion or probation, links to relevant sections of the UOW Enterprise Agreement, forms, checklists and also a 'process map' which has been provided to assist applicants when preparing their submission. Available to: All staff in the process of, or thinking of applying for, promotion or probation.
To view please see: Online Guide to Promotion or Online Guide to Probation More Information: For more information on promotion and probation contact your Head of School or FEC Chair.
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