Description:
Academic Lead – ICT Programs (UniSc Adelaide Campus)
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Classification: Higher Education: Academic Staff: Level C (Senior Lecturer)
Employment type: Full-time Permanent (ECA employment contract)
Reporting line: Academic Director & Principal, UniSC Adelaide
University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) has partnered with the Education Centre of Australia (ECA) to open a campus in Adelaide, offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs to international students; initially in ICT, Early Childhood Education and Business Intelligence & Analytics. Future program offerings are under consideration in other discipline areas.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Academic Lead – ICT Programs who will be responsible for all operational aspects of the academic delivery and governance of the UniSC ICT degree programs offered at the Adelaide Campus. The position is broadly responsible for students’ academic experience at the Adelaide campus and performance against key Outcome-based goals (progression, attrition, and completion rates).
The appointee will also teach/ tutor in a number of ICT courses (subjects) at p/g and u/g levels and is expected to be located full-time on campus. You will be an ECA staff member assigned to the UniSC Adelaide campus, following confirmation by the University; and will report to the UniSC Adelaide Academic Director & Principal.
The position also offers an opportunity to play a significant academic leadership role in a growing and diverse campus community committed to quality, teamwork, and a collaborative education partnership.
Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. Tell us how we can make this job work for you. We are seeking applicants available for commencement as soon as possible.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all ICT degree programs at the UniSC Adelaide Campus are delivered in compliance with the University’s academic and quality standards requirements and associated processes.
- Participate in UniSC internal and external course reviews/accreditation exercises, as required.
- Teach/ Tutor in one or more subjects in the UniSC Adelaide ICT programs in trimester study periods, as allocated by the Academic Director & Principal.
- Conduct student consultation and academic counselling for high-level cases to ensure that students remain motivated in their course and are aware of applicable UniSC policies and requirements. Ensure timely feedback on assessment to support student learning.
- Ensure students identified at academic risk are appropriately and consistently supported to ensure compliance and best practice.
- Identify synergies / operational efficiencies in current academic processes and governance requirements as they relate to the relevant discipline course delivery to ensure the academic portfolio operates under efficient and standardised processes.
- Develop a positive and proactive working relationship with all stakeholders, across UniSC generally to ensure that academic delivery requirements are resourced and met.
- Ongoing development of an academic team across disciplines, comprising full-time academics, study support staff, and sessional academic staff.
- Undertake appropriate scholarly and professional activities to maintain scholarly standing.
As the successful candidate, you will ideally have:
- A PhD in a relevant discipline (Information Technology)
- 5+ years’ experience in teaching higher education programs to international and domestic students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Experience in enhancing student academic outcomes, whilst assuring quality and standards
- Demonstrated experience in academic governance (namely teaching and learning-related and associated quality assurance requirements).
- Knowledge of student candidature management – including managing students at academic risk; and an understanding of academic support services/functions.
- Knowledge of the National Code of Practice (2018).
- Superior organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work with students and staff from varied cultural backgrounds.
- Experience with third-party course delivery through managed campus partnerships between a university and private sector education provider (desirable).
- Commitment to Teamwork.
EEO Statement
At ECA, our organisational values include ‘Equal opportunity and Social inclusion’ and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people living with a disability, women, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid full working rights visa for a reasonable period.
How to apply/ Further information
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation addressing the Selection Criteria in the Position Description) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Due to the expected high volume of responses only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and interviews may be conducted throughout the application process.
For a copy of the full Position Description and further information please contact Professor Roberta Crouch, Academic Director & Principal email: rcrouch@usc.edu.au
Thank you for your interest in the position with the ECA Group at University of Sunshine Coast, Adelaide Campus!