Teaching Focused Academic in Construction Management
Location: Footscray, Australia
JOB INFO
- Job Identification: 14604
- Job Category: Academic (teaching focused)
- Posting Date: 24/10/2024
- Locations: Footscray Park
- Apply Before: 21/11/2024
- Degree Level: Doctorate Degree
- Job Schedule: Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION
Join a highly motivated and enthusiastic team.
Deliver high quality material to our undergraduate and postgraduate students.
The position is located at our Footscray Park Campus.
About Us:
At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.
About the Role:
We’re looking for a passionate and innovative Teaching-Focused Academic to join our Engineering and Built Environment Program here at Victoria University. If you have a strong background in construction management, teaching experience, and a knack for creating engaging learning experiences, this could be a perfect fit.
You’ll be delivering courses for our Bachelor and Master of Construction Management programs, bringing industry insights and practical knowledge to the classroom. We’re looking for someone with solid industry connections and a deep understanding of current trends, who can inspire students and work collaboratively with colleagues and partners. Most importantly, we need someone committed to creating a supportive, inclusive learning environment that helps our diverse student community thrive.
This is a full-time position available at a Teaching Focused Academic B, $105,662 - $125,473 classification +17% superannuation working 36.75 hours per week over a continuing contract period.
About You:
An ideal applicant will hold a PhD in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline, bringing both academic and professional experience in teaching and industry practice. We're looking for a passionate educator with strong communication skills and a proven track record in curriculum development and student mentorship. Highly regarded traits include collaboration, adaptability, and a student-focused approach, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse groups. This role offers the opportunity to shape future professionals, work in a supportive academic environment, and actively contribute to the growth of industry-relevant programs at a dynamic and forward-thinking university.
Duties
An example of duties you may perform will include:
- Deliver high-quality teaching in construction management and develop and review curriculum content, assessment, and learning materials to ensure alignment with current industry practices and emerging trends.
- Supervise student projects, including capstone projects, providing guidance and mentorship to support student learning and professional development.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with industry stakeholders to integrate practical, real-world scenarios into the curriculum.
What We Offer:
For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit our staff benefits page.
How to Apply:
Your application must include:
- A cover letter,
- Your curriculum vitae/resume,
- Your responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description
- Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registrations
Closing Date: Thursday the 21st of November 2024 (11:59 AEDT)
Our Commitment to Protecting Country:
Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.
Victoria University is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. VU encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field.
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