About this role
Dean Academic ProgramsAcademic team in Australia and Sri LankaStudent and Academic Services teamQuality and Compliance ManagerMarketing and Admissions teamKey industry bodiesMaintain discipline knowledge through scholarship, industry liaison and professional development;Foster innovative teaching and learning strategies that align with those of Edith Cowan UniversityManage teaching staff and the ongoing professional development in their discipline, as wellas contemporary teaching, learning and assessmentTeach units in Computer Science and Cyber Security, which may include conducting lectures, tutorials and practical classesNominate appropriately qualified staff to deliver teaching, for approval of the Dean Academic Programs and ECUOversee / undertake the implementation of agreed quality assurance processes with the ECU home campus, including engagement of all teaching staff in ECU induction processesOversee the timely production, quality control and publication of approved teaching and learning materials and ensure appropriate record keeping of approvals and versionPlan unit offerings for each teaching session with ECU and ensure appropriate record keeping of University approvals and versionsContribute to cross-campus benchmarking processes around ECU SL academic outcomes, including the delivery of ECU student evaluationsWork with the Dean, Academic Programs ECU SL to implement processes for the evaluation, assessment and continuous improvement of deliveryContribute to ECU SL academic committee reportsProvide advice to students relating to courses, academic policies and procedures, program progression and other student academic mattersMaintain strong and effective partner relationships with relevant ECU home campus staff, engaging with relevant University academics as appropriatePromote a team mindset that upholds academic integrity and actively pursues and reports any breachesAssist in the growth of industry partners and in work opportunities for studentsOther related duties as requested by the Dean Essential:
A PhD in Software Engineering, Cyber Security or Data Science. Masters may be considered.Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in (successfully) managing programs in the tertiary, or vocational, education sectorDemonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in teaching at tertiary level in a related disciplinePrior experience in the use, development or management of Learning Management SystemsProven effective high-level communication, interpersonal, computer and organisational skills in training and educationDemonstrated evidence of leadership in teaching in tertiary education
Desirable:
Demonstrated experience in contributing to the development of scholarly and innovative approaches to teaching and learningDemonstrated ability to engage students in learning activitiesDemonstrated involvement in professional computing and security industry organizations (Eg. CSSL) Our main campus in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is conveniently situated between the CBD and the Parliament area, close to restaurants, shopping, and other amenities. Located within a multifunctional building, the campus features purpose-built biomedical, engineering, and computer laboratories, a digital hub, a large modern library, contemporary classrooms, student collaboration spaces, and a coffee lounge.
Our Kandy College is located on Peradeniya Road.
How to Apply
Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.
All applicants must have full working rights in Sri Lanka to be considered.
Edith Cowan University Sri Lanka staff are employed by Australian College of Business and Technology Pvt Ltd, part of the Navitas Group. Navitas is a leading global provider of educational services and learning solutions.
To view other opportunities, please visit navitas.com/careers.