Associate Dean, Learning And Teaching Guss

• Full-Time, 3-year Fixed Term Contract with an underlying continuing position
• Salary Academic Level D/E + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the City/Bundoora campus, however, may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University.

About You
The Associate DeanLearning and Teaching provides leadership for Learning and Teaching within the School. In conjunction with the Dean, the School Executive and the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Learning, Teaching and Quality, the incumbent develops and leads the implementation of the School's Education Plan, aligned to University, College plans and targets, and regularly reports and reviews performance. The Associate Dean provides strategic and scholarly leadership, supporting a community of practice related to Learning and Teaching; student experience and outcomes and the enhancement of academic quality and standards. They are a member of the School Executive and work closely with the Dean of School and Associate Dean Discipline/s on all School Learning and Teaching matters and work with Associate DeansLearning and Teaching in other DSC Schools to support cross-disciplinary practices and networks. They collaborate with the Associate Deans Research and Innovation to identify opportunities to draw research and education agendas closer together.
To be successful in this position, you'll have as a minimum:

• Demonstrated experience in providing L&T leadership and expertise that contributes to improved student outcomes.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in initiating, leading, and managing academic teams and projects in a collegiate environment to deliver strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant quality, policy and standards, including academic governance.
• Demonstrated capacity to think strategically and to act tactically based on organisational priorities and objectives.
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills including the ability to consult with senior executives, external bodies, produce executive reports, negotiate agreed directions, outcomes, and targets within a collaborative environment.
• Ability to lead and contribute to cross-disciplinary and cross-sectoral teams.
• Substantial record of academic, research and professional achievement in a discipline area relevant to the School and the capacity to exercise academic leadership to enhance the standing of the School nationally and internationally.

Qualifications:
Mandatory: PhD or equivalent in relevant field
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the School
Located in the heart of Melbourne on RMIT's City Campus, the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies is one of RMIT's largest schools. The School's vision is to contribute to a just and sustainable world, and to deliver education, training and research in four areas of focus:

• Criminology, legal and justice studies
• Global studies, languages, translating and interpreting
• Social work, youth work and social policy
• Sustainability and urban planning

We provide academic programs in Higher Education in these four main areas. We are a strongly research active school with research centres of national and international reputation - the Centre for Urban Research and Social Equity Research Centre
With outstanding industry links, strong pathways and excellent research records, most of the School's academic programs are leaders in the market and in high demand. We aim to ensure every student has a transformative experience to prepare them for life and work in the growing professional areas of the future.
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To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact
Applications close on 21st January 2024 at 11:59 pm.
Applications Close:
21 Jan 2024 11.59 pm
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