(1) This Policy outlines the ways in which La Trobe University ensures that its teaching staff have the appropriate qualifications, and engagement in scholarship, for their teaching responsibilities, in accordance with the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021 (the Standards). (2) This Policy applies to all staff who teach students enrolled in La Trobe award courses, including students enrolled in La Trobe courses taught under an educational partnership agreement. (3) Graduate research supervision requirements for Doctoral and Master’s by research candidates are further outlined in the Graduate Research Supervision Policy. (4) This Procedure does not apply to the academic teaching staff of institutions in which students are undertaking study as part of a program of outbound student mobility or partner supervisors of students undertaking placements, internships or other forms of work integrated learning. The University assures itself that such individuals are appropriately qualified to teach and/or supervise La Trobe students through the provisions of the Educational Partnerships Policy and associated procedures. (5) Any exceptions or variations to specific requirements for categories of academic staff are noted in the relevant sections of the associated Procedures. (6) The University ensures that its academic staff are appropriately qualified for the level of their teaching responsibilities. This means that: (7) Academic staff are expected to engage in scholarly activities that enhance course and subject design, the quality of their teaching and the fulfilment of their professional goals. This means that: (8) The University supports the enhancement of the quality of teaching and learning at La Trobe through a range of initiatives and professional development programs. In addition to activities run by People & Culture and schools the La Trobe Academy fosters the scholarship of teaching and learning by: (9) Refer to: (10) For the purposes of this Policy: (11) This Policy is made under the La Trobe University Act 2009. (12) Associated information includes:Academic Staff Qualifications Policy
Section 1 - Key Information
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Policy Type and Approval Body
Academic – Academic Board
Accountable Executive – Policy
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
Responsible Manager – Policy
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching)
Review Date
29 April 2028
Section 2 - Purpose
Section 3 - Scope
Section 4 - Key Decisions
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Key Decisions
Role
refer to procedures
Section 5 - Policy Statement
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