Academic Practice@UniSA was introduced at the beginning of 2014 for all new academic staff (levels A-C) who are employed at UniSA in continuing positions or on fixed-term contracts (12 months or more). Academic Practice@UniSA replaces the Professional Certificate in Academic Practice as the mandated, probation-related activity for new academic staff. There are no exemptions.
This program provides an introduction and overview of teaching and learning at UniSA, good practice principles in assessment, Universal learning design, technology enhanced learning, learnonline, evaluating teaching, and the scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
Teaching@UniSA
is a 1-day program that is held 3 times a year.
This program, run by the UniSA Research Office (UniSA RO), covers UniSA's research environment, Australia Code of Ethical Conduct, and applying for research grant.
Research@UniSA
is a 1-day program that is held twice a year.
This program is the University’s induction program for the supervisors of Higher Degree by research candidates. The workshop is in two parts. The first is compulsory for all academic staff new to research supervision or to research supervision at UniSA, while the second part is required of those who have not yet supervised a doctoral candidate to successful completion.
Supervising@UniSA is a blended program.
Staff will be required to complete different components of Academic Practice@UniSA depending on their role (see requirements table below). Staff will be required to complete the program within their first year of employment and completion of the program will continue to be tied to probation. Casual staff may be requested by their Executive Dean/Director to complete the program (or elements of the program) based on their type of teaching and level of responsibility.
Mandated courses through Academic Practice @UniSA for academic staff members by role:
| Academic Role | Mandated Courses |
|---|---|
|
Teaching/Research |
Teaching@UniSA Research@UniSA Supervising@UniSA (if required to supervise) |
|
Teaching only |
Teaching@UniSA Supervising@UniSA (if required to supervise) |
|
Research only |
Research@UniSA |
Teaching@UniSA
Research@UniSA
Supervising@UniSA
No change.
The Teaching and Innovation Unit offers a variety of options for professional development, including short courses and symposiums. Check out the calendar to find out what's on.
The Teaching Innovation Unit provides support to both academic and professional staff.