Teaching Academic Dean

Description:

In relation to teaching, as a lecturer in our data science program, you will be expected to use your sound knowledge and understanding of data science, gained through industry experience and/or scholarly activities to teach subjects to students face-to-face on campus. You will actively contribute to the leadership of teaching and learning to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will work closely with SPI staff including the SPI CEO, the Head of Operations, and Course and Unit Coordinators to plan and deliver teaching and all operational activities related to teaching.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Take leadership in overall academic and educational matters.
• Manage SPI educational programs (Master of Data Science; Graduate Diploma in Data Science; Graduate Certificate in Data Science).
• Undertake face-to-face teaching in one or two units.
• Manage SPI academic staff and teaching related committees and this includes the allocation of workloads and resources to staff in conjunction with the Head of Operations.
• Ensure that all academic staff have approved professional development plans that include suitable scholarship and research aspects.
• Oversee all policies related to SPI academic and educational matters and their implementation.
• Ensure an excellent student experience.
• Create budget proposals for the allocation of resources for education and academic-related purposes.
• Conduct external benchmarking projects in collaboration with academic staff, including course coordinators.
   

A Successful Candidate Will Have
 

• A PhD in any professional discipline. Demonstrated excellence in teaching in higher education environments. Demonstrated experience in academic leadership roles and an ability to grow and develop in these roles.