• Listed: 10 January 2019
  • Closes: 04 February 2019
  • Lower Hutt Wellington
  • Contract - full time
  • The Open Polytechnic

Course Writer- Library and Information Studies programme

We are seeking course writers to help us write curriculum and assessment material. We need skilled and experienced people who have employment, training or education experience in the library and information management sectors, and excellent writing skills. In particular, we are seeking library and information management professionals to help us with the following course development:
LIS604 Cultural Competencies in the Information Environment:

Purpose

An understanding of cultural diversity and the ability to negotiate social differences are essential for effectively communicating with, and providing appropriate information services to MÄori, Pasifika and other diverse communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This course will equip students with a critical understanding of their own cultural and social position in Aotearoa New Zealand as a starting point for understanding others. Students will begin by identifying personal gaps in knowledge and practice when engaging with diverse communities. The course will then introduce students to applied intercultural communication theory, and provide them with good practice principles for understanding and working with diverse communities in information service contexts.

Please note that our courses cover information management practices in a range of organisations across different information sectors.

A writing sample must be provided - guidance will be provided upon application .

For additional information visit Careers at Open Polytechnic.

Note: The successful applicant may choose to work from home rather than on site. This will be discussed at interview.

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