Applications are invited for appointment as Part-time Teaching Assistant in the School of Future Media (Ref.: ) for Semester 2 of the 2026–27 academic year, from January to May 2027.
The appointee will support the undergraduate Common Core course CCAI9034 Digital Health Citizen in the Age of AI: Communicating for Health and Wellbeing. The course explores how health information and AI shape personal choices and community wellbeing. Students learn to evaluate digital health information, recognise misinformation and bias, and design ethical, audience-centred health messages through case studies and AI-assisted campaign projects.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct tutorials and practical sessions: Lead discussions and hands-on activities on health communication, digital health literacy and AI; guide case analyses and campaign projects; and provide individual support with concepts introduced in lectures.
Grade and provide feedback: Assess student work in coordination with the instructor, give constructive feedback, and respond to questions about assignments and course concepts.
Support course administration and management: Help prepare, update and organise course materials and resources, including on Moodle, and assist with classroom activities and assessments.
Foster an inclusive learning environment: Encourage participation from students of diverse backgrounds and support collaborative projects and engaging tutorial discussions.
Maintain communication with the instructor: Report on student progress, attend meetings as needed, flag classroom issues, and keep abreast of relevant developments in AI and health communication.
Requirements
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, media studies, psychology, sociology, public health, or a related field.
Strong command of written and spoken English.
Professional or academic experience with AI and/or health communication is preferred.
Working Hours and Compensation
The position requires approximately 8 hours per week. The appointee must attend lectures on Wednesdays, 15:00–16:50, and lead assigned tutorials scheduled on Thursdays and Fridays. Duties also include preparation, grading and course administration within the weekly workload.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, calculated on an hourly basis.
How to Apply
The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should upload an up-to-date C.V. and a cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until November 30, 2026 .
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