Job Opportunity: Academic Leader
We are seeking a visionary leader to shape the future of Information Technology education.
The successful candidate will oversee the development and implementation of IT programs, offering specialisations in Cyber Security and Big Data & Analytics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
This is a leadership role that entails achieving high-quality curriculum, instilling academic rigor, contributing to teaching and scholarship, and preparing students for personal success in their professional lives.
The leader reports to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Learning and Teaching) and works collaboratively with other department heads, faculty members, and staff.
* Lead enhancements to student outcomes and experience, operational efficiency, regulatory reporting and academic learning & teaching collaboratively with other departments
* Contribute to the institution's growth and development by participating actively and constructively in project teams and committees
* Monitor, analyse and report on student cohorts, evaluating student experiences and outcomes at regular intervals, academic integrity, staffing profiles and ratios against key risk and performance indicators for IT programs
As the successful candidate, you should be able to demonstrate the following selection criteria in your application:
* A PhD in the relevant discipline: Information Technology with a specialisation in Cyber Security or Data Analytics
* Knowledge and understanding of current and emerging technologies, trends, skills in the field of Information Technologies and specialisations in Cyber Security and/or Big Data/Data Analytics
* Significant experience in teaching diverse student populations across undergraduate and postgraduate programs
* Senior leadership experience in higher education