Award criteria

Nominees must select one of the following selection criteria to address and provide evidence to support claims (up to a total of 1500 words):

• Approaches to teaching and the support of learning that influence, motivate and inspire students to learn; or
• Development of curricula, resources or services that reflect a command of the field; or
• Effective Assessment practices that bring about improvements in student teaching, focus on academic integrity; or
• Innovation or leadership that has influenced and enhanced learning and teaching and/or student experience.

Please indicate how many students were impacted by the above claims within your nomination. Teaching and learning activities mentioned within nominations must have been conducted within University policy, including using approved University platforms or systems.

Additional eligibility criteria:

• This award is open to all staff members, including full-time or fractional, fixed-term, sessional and causal staff, who have completed at least 5 years of teaching service prior to the date of nomination, External contractors are not eligible.
• Staff members with less than 5 years of teaching service are recognised under the Early Career Teaching Excellence Award.
• Conjoint and honorary academic staff with an active appointment and demonstrable contribution to the University’s teaching, research, engagement or leadership functions will also be considered.