Academic Head, Business

Job Description

You are applying for the position of Academic Head, Business for company UNSW College . Please fill in your details below to submit an application for this position. This position is located in: Kensington L5 Full-time ongoing opportunity Close to public transport Fast paced changing environment Looking ahead, 2025 promises to be an exciting year as we expand our offerings to include Applied Degrees. With significant growth in recent years, we are poised for further expansion, focusing on new opportunities for domestic students. We are excited about the future and the opportunities it holds! About You We are seeking an experienced educator with strong leadership skills to guide and inspire our expanding team. The ideal candidate will excel at fostering a positive team culture, driving innovation in learning and teaching, and thinking creatively to enhance our programs. Excellent organisational skills are essential to manage the team in our dynamic, fast-paced environment effectively. If you can lead a growing team and are passionate about educational innovation, we want to hear from you. Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: Effectively manage a team of Education Professionals to deliver high quality programs, curricula and assessment. Ensure teaching staff meet students’ learning needs and that teaching materials, teaching strategies and assessment tools incorporate contemporary educational theory, practice and technology. Ensure clarity of content and design across courses and programs, including print and digital resources to support effective delivery. Provide mentoring and support for all teaching staff and identify, recommend, organise and/or deliver professional development and other scholarship activities. Ensure compliance with relevant internal and external quality frameworks, including Higher Education Standards Framework, Foundation Program National Standards, National Code (ESOS) and the ELICOS Standards. The successful applicant will have: A postgraduate degree in Business/Commerce and at least 5 years of teaching experience at the secondary or lower tertiary level. Demonstrated success in academic leadership within dynamic learning environments, including experience managing a team of Teaching Professionals/Academic Teaching Staff through change. Evidence of fostering a positive team culture that encourages collaboration, contemporary learning practices and participation in scholarly activities. Excellent skills in administration and organisation, with the ability to meet tight project deadlines and maintain accurate records. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective networks and relationships with staff, students, the university, and other stakeholders. To be considered for this position, please provide the following in your online application by midnight Monday 27 January 2025: A Cover Letter addressing each of the essential criteria. A CV detailing your qualifications and experience. Please see full position description below for detailed responsibilities and selection criteria. #J-18808-Ljbffr