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Senior Advisor, Learning & Teaching
Torrens University Australia Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide
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- Posted 3 Days Ago
Responsibilities
- Lead curriculum quality assurance, focusing on assessment for learning initiatives.
- Promote and educate academic staff on the effective use of educational technologies for enhanced teaching and learning.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across the University to identify opportunities and interventions to advance skills and knowledge in the use of educational technologies for effective learning and teaching.
- Contribute to the University’s scholarship of learning and teaching, aligning initiatives with strategic University’s objectives.
- Engage in learning and teaching research and scholarship activities both internally and externally.
- Mentor and support academic staff in scholarship and scholarly practice.
- Support new starters and early career teaching staff in their roles as learning facilitators.
- Assist with data collation and reporting to inform future decision-making processes.
- Assist the Associate Director, colleagues in the Centre for Learning, Teaching and Scholarship, and the Deputy Vice Chancellor- Academic Portfolio with key projects as required.
- Maintain Standards for RTOs 2015 and the Higher Education Standards Framework.
- Understand and apply the ESOS legislation Framework, the National Code 2007 and related requirements.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in a senior position in higher education.
- PhD, or working towards a PhD, in a relevant field of study.
- Highly developed knowledge, skills and expertise in learning and teaching, with particular focus on quality assurance of curriculum and assessment.
- Demonstrated teaching experience in both synchronous and asynchronous modes of delivery, with evidence of high levels of success in these modes.
- Practical understanding of learning and teaching, pedagogy, adult learning theories and higher education best practice.
- Innovative approach to integrating educational technologies to enhance teaching and learning and capacity to contribute to thought leadership in this field.
- Actively keep abreast and contribute to scholarship of teaching and learning.
- Proven experience in identifying issues and proposing solutions in a dynamic and unstructured environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent mentoring and coaching skills.
- Strong team leadership and management capability.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a passion and drive for higher education.
Benefits
- missing
Notes
- This is a permanent position.
Senior Advisor, Learning & Teaching
Senior Advisor, Learning & Teaching
locations
Campus Surry Hills
Campus Wakefield
Campus Brisbane 2
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 3 Days Ago
job requisition id
R24200
Who we are:
At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.
A progressive university, we ground our studies in industry. Expert academics bring their insights into the classroom, with a range of assessment types that aim to be authentic and informed by industry needs. Bridging the gap between study and work, our educators prepare students for career success and connect them with future employers. Building relevant skills, experience and networks from day one, students don’t just learn about their industry, they live it.
At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.
A progressive university, we ground our studies in industry. Expert academics bring their insights into the classroom, with a range of assessment types that aim to be authentic and informed by industry needs. Bridging the gap between study and work, our educators prepare students for career success and connect them with future employers. Building relevant skills, experience and networks from day one, students don’t just learn about their industry, they live it.
What’s the job?
The Senior Advisor, Learning and Teaching, is responsible for leading academic quality assurance initiatives in curriculum development, focusing on assessment for learning, and driving the effective use of educational technologies to enhance teaching and learning across the University. This role consults and collaborates with key stakeholders and academic staff to design, develop and drive cross-university interventions that impact directly on the student experience.
The Senior Advisor, Learning and Teaching, contributes to the University’s scholarship of learning and teaching by proactively leading and supporting action research projects with academic staff and mentoring their development of scholarship and scholarly practice.
This role liaises and works closely with key stakeholders and academic staff, including Program Directors, Subject Coordinators, Senior Learning Facilitators, Senior Learning Experience Designers and other departments/units to uplift and transform the quality of our learning and teaching practice.
Day-to-day accountabilities:
- Lead curriculum quality assurance, focusing on assessment for learning initiatives.
- Promote and educate academic staff on the effective use of educational technologies for enhanced teaching and learning.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across the University to identify opportunities and interventions to advance skills and knowledge in the use of educational technologies for effective learning and teaching.
- Contribute to the University’s scholarship of learning and teaching, aligning initiatives with strategic University’s objectives.
- Engage in learning and teaching research and scholarship activities both internally and externally.
- Mentor and support academic staff in scholarship and scholarly practice.
- Support new starters and early career teaching staff in their roles as learning facilitators.
- Assist with data collation and reporting to inform future decision-making processes.
- Assist the Associate Director, colleagues in the Centre for Learning, Teaching and Scholarship, and the Deputy Vice Chancellor- Academic Portfolio with key projects as required.
- Maintain Standards for RTOs 2015 and the Higher Education Standards Framework.
- Understand and apply the ESOS legislation Framework, the National Code 2007 and related requirements.
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This is a permanent position which can be based in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide.
Who you are?
To be successfully considered for this role, we believe you must have:
- At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in a senior position in higher education.
- PhD, or working towards a PhD, in a relevant field of study.
- Highly developed knowledge, skills and expertise in learning and teaching, with particular focus on quality assurance of curriculum and assessment.
- Demonstrated teaching experience in both synchronous and asynchronous modes of delivery, with evidence of high levels of success in these modes.
- Practical understanding of learning and teaching, pedagogy, adult learning theories and higher education best practice.
- Innovative approach to integrating educational technologies to enhance teaching and learning and capacity to contribute to thought leadership in this field.
- Actively keep abreast and contribute to scholarship of teaching and learning.
- Proven experience in identifying issues and proposing solutions in a dynamic and unstructured environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent mentoring and coaching skills.
- Strong team leadership and management capability.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a passion and drive for higher education.
Please note, if you are successful in securing this role, you will be required to submit:
- Current Working with Children Check
- Certified copies of all your Academic qualifications
Why join us?
Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000 + staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find opportunities for professional development and career progression.
We are a private, for-profit university with a robust research agenda as well as social impact initiatives focused on making the world a better place. We encourage meaningful work from our academics that contributes to our overall mission.
Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000 + staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find opportunities for professional development and career progression.
We are a private, for-profit university with a robust research agenda as well as social impact initiatives focused on making the world a better place. We encourage meaningful work from our academics that contributes to our overall mission.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Our culture
Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous – with flexible working arrangements (hours and ways of working will vary from role to role) that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do.
Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous – with flexible working arrangements (hours and ways of working will vary from role to role) that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do.
What we offer:
We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia , you’ll benefit from:
a positive workplace environment that fosters a global, entrepreneurial mindset
We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia , you’ll benefit from:
a positive workplace environment that fosters a global, entrepreneurial mindset
- belonging to a team of researchers making a difference to society
- building on an academic culture connected to industry and community
- opportunities to innovate across teaching and research
- access to internal opportunities that promote professional growth
- flexible working arrangements
Hiring process
We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. If you want to know more, or need assistance or accommodation during the recruiting phase, please contact your recruiter at maur.bell@torrens.edu.au
We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. If you want to know more, or need assistance or accommodation during the recruiting phase, please contact your recruiter at maur.bell@torrens.edu.au
To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog.
We’d love to hear from you.
Applications close: 23rd June 2024 – applications will be reviewed as they are received.
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