Senior Tutor - Aviation

Job Description: Tutor/Senior Tutor
Position Purpose: The purpose of this position is to contribute to Massey University’s

teaching and learning outcomes in the aviation programmes as well as
administration, management and community activities in the School of
Aviation.

Department: School of Aviation

Location: Manawatu

Reports to: Head of School of Aviation

Responsible for: Nil

Delegations: Nil

Job Title: Tutor / Senior Tutor

Key relationships: Internal

External
Head of School

Nil
Director – Academic Programmes
Academic and Professional staff
Students

Massey University: We are a world-leading university in many academic disciplines and fields
of research. Our point of difference is research that is connected to
community and industry. Our researchers are developing expertise and
skills to advance human knowledge and understanding. Working together
across disciplines and locations, we solve national and global problems
through fundamental, applied and interdisciplinary research, while
culturally and artistically enriching our world.

We are deeply committed to being a Te Tiriti-led university, demonstrating
authentic leadership in contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand as we uphold
Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the founding document of our nation, and its principles
through our practice. We embrace this not just as an obligation but as a
real opportunity for the nation and its people.

Our educators are preparing a new generation of global leaders. Our
students are diverse and are attracted to Massey because they want to
achieve their personal goals or make their mark in the world. They
experience world-class learning that recognises their intellectual and
cultural strengths, expands their horizons and prepares them to contribute
to a rapidly transforming world with skills, critical and creative thinking and
leadership.

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We will be renowned for our passion and caring attitude. All Massey
campuses will be innovation ecosystems, acting as magnets for smart
enterprises. Wherever we are, we will operate in partnerships founded on
respect, trust and mutual benefit. Massey is not only defined by what we
do, but by how we do it.

About this area The School of Aviation offers undergraduate and postgraduate
programmes to both local and international students as well as being a
professional training programme.

Massey core capabilities

At Massey we are Tiriti-led, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles through our practice, we:

• Demonstrate awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand

society.

• Understand the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in relation to the work of the University and

the people we serve.

• Embracing Te Reo in relevant and practical ways in our workplace interactions and engagement

with external stakeholders, giving expression to Tikanga Māori and protocols that
demonstrates that we respect and value Māori conventions in appropriate settings.

At Massey we work together with mutual respect and caring. we:

• Act with integrity and trustworthiness and give credit to others for the work they do.
• Work cooperatively and inter-dependently to foster and promote the One University approach.
• Share knowledge and communicate professionally with courtesy and mutual respect.
• Are ethical in all transactions, working within the parameters of our policies and procedures.
• Are direct, truthful and maintain confidentiality.
• Seek to understand and appreciate our differences.
• Keep ourselves and others safe; work together to embrace with the University's health, safety

and wellbeing policies, procedures and programmes; display commitment by actively
supporting all safety and wellbeing initiatives: and by actively engaging in health and safety
improvement opportunities.

At Massey we are future-focused, results- oriented and strive for excellence. we:

• Take ownership and responsibility for delivering results to support achievement of University

objectives.

• Provide the best quality services to our customers (internal and external) ensuring our

students/ stakeholders are at the heart of everything we do.

• Deliver or support world-class research, teaching and learning and citizenship.
• Take personal responsibility for our performance, take pride in doing our job well, and commit

to ongoing personal and professional development.

• Are motivated and create a positive working environment where our values are reinforced.
• Anticipate and respond with agility and resilience to the changing needs of the University and

the communities we serve.

• Seek ways to improve our services to deliver in an efficient and effective way.
• Embrace technology and apply this innovatively to better meet the needs of those we serve.

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• Challenge ourselves to reach our potential and help bring out the best in others.
• Understand how what we do contributes to the objectives of the University.

Accountabilities

Teaching/supervision • Undertake the coordination, administration, teaching and marking of

aviation courses in all teaching modes, tutorials lectures and seminars

that have been assigned.

• Develop and teach new papers as required.
• Manage any other person (adjunct instructor/teaching assistant) who

may deliver paper content of the papers.

• Actively assess new ideas for possible course improvements.
• Ensure where applicable that the content of papers meets the

regulatory and standards requirements of the New Zealand Civil
Aviation Authority, or any such other authority as relevant to the
approval of the course study.

• Assist in the design, authoring and implementation of Course

Administration Guides, Student Study Guides, Instructor Guides,
Student Workbooks and multi-media instruction.

• Contribute to the feedback and evaluation processes and the

implementation of initiatives to ensure quality teaching and training
that will enhance students learning experience and outcomes.

• Keep up to date with student learning techniques to ensure students

are offered the best learning environment.

• Develop and implement initiatives to ensure quality teaching and

training that will enhance students learning experience and outcomes.

• Develop effective feedback mechanisms to ensure that struggling

students are picked up as soon as practical and given the opportunity to
improve either practically or academically.

• Comply with relevant teaching and learning policies and procedures

(e.g. Teaching & Learning, Academic Integrity, Assessment and
Equivalence).

• Such other duties as the Head of School might specify from time to time.

Student Learning • Keep up to date with student learning techniques to ensure students
are offered the best learning environment.

• Develop and implement initiatives to ensure quality teaching and

training, particularly on-line components, that will enhance students’
learning experience and outcomes.

• Develop effective feedback mechanisms to ensure that struggling

students are picked up as soon as practical and given the opportunity to
improve their performance and likelihood of success in studies.

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Service to the

• Participate in community service activities that further advance the

Community
profession or field, and which are consistent with the University’s

Charter and Strategic Plan.

• Assist the School to develop and strengthen relationships with

professional and stakeholder communities as appropriate.

• Contribute to the School environment that gives effect to the

obligations to the Treaty of Waitangi.

University

• Contribute to meeting the administrative and committee needs of the

Responsibilities
University, both internally and externally, by participating in School,
College and University functions as may be required, or approved from
time to time.

• Ensure the observance of University policy and codes of practice in all

teaching, research, community service and administrative practices.

• Work towards creating a working environment that is positive, forward

looking, and that promotes high staff morale teamwork and co-
operation.

Administration

• Co-ordinate undergraduate programmes within the School of Aviation.
• Undertake administration duties as determined by the Head of School.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline may be

considered depending on subsequent aviation related experience.

Experience: • At least two years of teaching experience in a tertiary or aviation

(Desirable) related environment.

• Recent, relevant teaching experience, preferably within a

university or other tertiary teaching environment.

• Experienced in the use of electronic and on-line technologies in

teaching is preferred.

Capabilities

Working Together • Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with

Essential key stakeholders internally and externally.

• Able to build productive working relationships.

• Assists with the effective administration of the School/ College /

University.

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• Proven competence in multiple modes and mediums of teaching,

including electronic and on-line technologies.

• Demonstrated ability in the presentation and layout of course

and study materials.

• Ability to link course materials with well-defined learning

outcomes appropriate to the level of the course.

• Proven record of rapport with students.
  

• Clear, confident and skilled classroom presenter.

• Willingness to participate in peer review of teaching in order to

continually improve own and colleagues’ teaching effectiveness.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to a wide

range of people.

• Dedication to accuracy and detail and commitment to excellence.

Communication • Develops a clear, complete understanding of needs and problems

Essential through careful listening, probing, reflecting, and summarising.

• Leads discussions in a respectful manner, that are sincere and

professional.

• Delivers written and oral communications that engage audience

participants, respond to their questions and concerns, and produce
specific outcomes and impact.

• Communicates in a timely manner using the appropriate style and

method.

Delivering Results • Supports others / the team during change by encouraging

Essential flexibility, demonstrating the positives, and finding opportunities
for the team or others to get involved.

• Anticipates potential issues and change and responds to them

appropriately.

• Coaches others to develop effective techniques for producing

expected results.

Pre-employment checks

Essential • Requirement to pass a Criminal and Traffic Convictions
(Security) Check performed by the Ministry of Justice.

• Requirement to pass a Qualifications Validation Check.

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