Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor - Business Analytics

Melbourne Institute of Technology (MIT) is a leading Private institute of Higher Education with campuses in Melbourne and Sydney.  We provide IT, Networking, Data Analytics, Business, Business Research, Accounting and Engineering (Telecommunications) programs, at bachelor’s and master’s degree levels, to Australian and International students. 

We seek a dedicated Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Business Analyticsfor our Melbourne Campus.  The appointee will be a pivotal member of the School, involved in teaching, research, and academic coordination.

The apointee is expected to excel in academic leadership, fostering a stimulating, collegial, and well-managed academic environment. The apointee will provide exemplary teaching, research, and leadership that aligns with MIT's high standards.

The appointment would be at Level C or D, based on qualifications and experience.

• Strategic Leadership: Partner with the Head of School and executive management to heighten the Discipline’s profile, both internally and externally.
• Course coordination: Coordinating and directing the courses. 
• Curriculum Design & Delivery: Lead in identifying, designing, and implementing cutting-edge curriculum, ensuring its relevance and excellence.
• Learning & Teaching: Implement best practices in program delivery, assessment moderation, and continuous teaching quality improvement. Teaching load 8 hours/week. 
• Research & Scholarship: Collaborate for interdisciplinary research, and mentor junior academic staff in their research endeavors.
• Planning, Policy Development, and Compliance: Play an instrumental role in strategic planning, policy development, and ensuring adherence to academic policies and procedures.
• Student Engagement: Enhance student educational experience, address student issues, and actively participate in the Student-Staff Consultative Committee.
• External Relationships: Forge and nurture relationships with higher education providers, alumni, professional associations, and industry groups.

Position Description can be downloaded at MIT careers: https://www.mit.edu.au/about-us/jobs-mit   

• Doctorate/PhD in a relevant discipline (mandatory) 
• Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education or equivalent qualification 
• Demonstrated academic leadership in higher education, specifically in data analytics or related fields.
• Prior experience as a Level C Senior Lecturer or Level D Associate Professor.
• Proven experience in higher education curriculum development and delivery.
• Solid understanding of scholarship within a teaching-focused higher education institution.
• Clear commitment to and excellence in learning and teaching.
• Recognised national and international achievement in research at a professorial level.
• Capability for academic leadership within a specific discipline.

Applications must include an updated resume with 3 professional referees. 

Applications close on Sunday, 10 March 2024. 

MIT reserves the right to close applications early if a suitable applicant is identified prior to application close date.

Melbourne Institute of Technology is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people.

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