Selection Criteria Statement for the position of Education Focused Lecturer for Global

Development (Job no. 498601)

Job no. 498601

1. A PhD or equivalent in a relevant area of study from a recognised institution

I possess post graduate degree(s) in Social Science (Master and PhD). I was awarded my PhD
in 2013 based on my research project through the School of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and
Social Sciences, the University of New South Wales. I started my career as a social researcher
and academic, and I have continued developing my skills by implementing extensive research in
the field of social science and human geography.
My PhD study included measuring indicators of social science in relation to environmental
planning with inclusion of beneficiary community groups to develop policies. The study variable
‘community participation’ in Sydney Metropolitan Strategy was measured through: process,
outcomes and engagement of stakeholders. In addition to the above, I have considerable
experience in participatory research using both qualitative and quantitative methods in the said
fields, and published several articles in peer reviewed journals.

2. Demonstrated ability to teach diverse subjects in the sociology and SRAP

program at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels (submission of high
standard student evaluations is required); willingness to contribute to team
teaching in large first year classes, and develop new courses and curriculum in
areas of individual expertise;

I am teaching at UNSW as Sessional Lecturer since February, 2019. I taught several courses of
Development Studies at Faculty of Arts and Social Science as Convenor, Lecturer and Tutor.
The list of my taught courses along with my role and responsibilities have been added in the CV
attached. I would like to mention here that I have taught both in under graduate and post-
graduate level. I am willing to participate in team teaching and I worked as tutor and marker with
the Lecturer in Term 3, 2019 for the course ARTS 2751 (International Development).

Prior to UNSW, I worked as an academic (Assistant Professor) for several years (July 2005-
March 2014) with the Department of Geography and Environment, University of Dhaka, the
leading university in Bangladesh. I have experience in teaching, assessment and course planning
and development in the areas of urban social geography, cultural geography of South-Asian
region, participatory urban development and civil society, social science research methods and
techniques at tertiary level. This demonstrates my ability to develop new courses and curriculum
in my specific field of expertise.

3. Willingness to undertake postgraduate supervision for Honours, coursework and

research thesis students;

I have experience in research supervision at tertiary level which I did during my tenure as
Assistant Professor of Department of Geography and Environment. On top of 100(s) of regular
under-graduate students I used to supervise two to four research students from Bachelor
(Honours) and Masters level with their research projects each year.

I am known as a proactive supervisor / mentor, and I am capable to assess the need of each of my
supervisees. I used to set techniques of supervision such as time management and respect
student’s time and availability, fortnightly meeting on their progress, responding to their e-mail
within short time. I was used to assist them in planning the progress for the whole year in
advance however there was flexibility to accommodate obstacles. The way I supervised and
facilitated research students / interns was always appreciated by my students and the university.

For my improvements, I have done self- assessment on my capability in capacity building by

comparing their (the supervisee) knowledge and skills before starting supervising them and after
they finished.
 4. Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and
delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level

As mentioned above I have more than 12 years’ experience of university teaching at

undergraduate and post graduate level. During my tenure with University of Dhaka and
during my contractual employment with UNSW I have worked as Convenor and Lecturer
for a number of courses. My most recent experience to mention here is working as
Convenor and Lecturer of the course SOCW7855. I did course outline through ACOA,
designed SLA and course delivery plan both in face to face and through moodle for this
course.

5. Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery
methods

I am quite capable of teaching in any digital mode and I have taught various courses through
Moodle in UNSW. I have experience in information sharing, scheduled activity planning,
assessment designing and marking and other administrative works e.g. making final results or
attendance taking in moodle.

I also have experience of online teaching, though not in blended mode. I used to supervise
research students of University of Dhaka while I was in Sydney on maternity leave. I used to
provide them feedback through email and interact with them through skype. To increase
efficiency at first I used to divide the topic of discussion in small parts. Then discuss the topic
one by one, sometimes to small group of students or sometimes one to one. At the end, I used
quiz or small questions to check whether students are on right track.

I also received online supervision in my PhD from my primary supervisor while he used to be in
overseas. This was through email, dropbox and skype.
 6. Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g.
relevant discipline- based curriculum design and development at a variety of
levels and scales)

Please see the answers for the selection criteria no.2, 3 and 4. I would like to mention here that I
got good feedback from students in learning experience survey. In term 2, for the course
COMD5004 and in term 3, the midterm survey result was quite satisfactory.

7. Demonstrated knowledge of industry or experience of work-integrated learning

(desirable)

I started my career as an academician on 2002. As depicted in my CV, after resigning from

University of Dhaka 0n 2014, I worked with a number of Government Organisations. I worked
with NSW Electoral Commission and with Australian Bureau of Statisticsm9ABS) for a short
period of time (in 2015-2016). I then worked with South Western Sydney Local Health District
(SWSLHD) with a community development project in collaboration with Healthy, People and
Places Unit and seven local councils of South Western Sydney (Canterbury-Bankstown,
Camden, Liverpool, Campbelltown and Fairfield) -- I have developed the project framework and
designed of the whole project (in partnership with community groups and councils).

8. Capacity and willingness to contribute to administrative tasks in the School and

Faculty, including responsibility for developing negotiated learning and
teaching processes, systems and programs.

In my previous jobs, I performed several administrative duties within certain period of time
overcoming the challenges. Often I needed to fulfil conflicting deadlines or on-time project
delivery which required well developed organisational, time-management skills and a team work
spirit. I am capable to prioritise and grade my tasks ensuring that every piece of work is
completed on time, whilst maintaining an exceptionally high level of accuracy and time frame. I
will be delightfully contribute to the faculty on this if I get chance.
I am also willing to engage in designing of negotiated learning, I always practice in my teaching
life the motto of ‘teaching for effective learning’ and ‘learning for effective teaching’.

9. Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds

and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

My prime and preferred occupation is always teaching. I have experience in research

supervision, teaching, assessment, course planning and development at tertiary level which I did
during my tenure as Assistant Professor of Department of Geography and Environment. I worked
with diversified background of people, especially students. I can support and guide them as
required and assist them in reaching their highest potential. This has been confirmed by my
students; they always applaud this quality of my teaching evidenced in ‘my experience survey’.
I have outstanding written and verbal communication skills. I can speak four languages (English,
Bangla, Hindi and Urdu) and can read and write Arabic.

10. Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending

relevant health and safety training

I have got a sound understanding of Work Health and Safety responsibilities and practices during
my tenure with South Western Sydney Local Health District, University of Sydney and UNSW.
I understand that the Work Health and Safety principles and practices incur responsibility on
both employers and employees at a workplace to ensure the health and safety. This requires
taking reasonable care for anyone’s own health and safety as well as others’ which includes
implementation of risk control measures, preventing injuries and illness, complying with
reasonable instructions and policies. I used to follow the rules of Work Health and Safety
principles such as using ergonomic work-setting, taking breaks, stretching back and neck, and
walking after every hour of sitting at the computer in my previous job at South Western Sydney
local Health District (SWSLHD). I always followed the procedures relating to correct manual
handling of office equipment, printers, and elevators. I always obeyed the instructions to avoid
risks and to promote a safe workplace. I am willing to attend any relevant health and safety
training for continuous update.