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University of Sydney Business School
Reference No. 1580/0818F
About the opportunity
The Business School has an outstanding international reputation in management research, learning, development of resources, and journal publishing and works in close cooperation with industry, government and the not-for-profit sectors. It is situated in a new $180m state-of-the-art learning environment which, in the highly competitive global market for business education, will further enhance its ability to attract the best and brightest students, staff and researchers from around the world.
The Senior Academic Lead, Educational Development will lead several critical projects to transform the experience of students studying in our large core units. Led by the Associate Dean (Education) and working closely with the Associate Dean (Programs) and the Associate Dean (Student Life), this post will provide pedagogical support and design advice to unit coordinators, program teams and Heads of Discipline. They will lead a team of educational specialists to deliver connected learning initiatives at scale. They will work closely with the School’s Educational Innovation team along with other Professional Services staff to effectively co-ordinate and implement complex educational change projects. They will provide leadership and support for the evaluation of these projects and dissemination and sharing of expertise and outcomes.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance in recruiting talent aligned to these values in the pursuit of research excellence. We are looking for an academic who will:
To be a successful candidate you will possess:
About us
Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 6000 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.
We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.
The University of Sydney Business School is regarded as a leader in the region, and is one of the very few Australian schools to hold business and accounting accreditation from AACSB International and EQUIS accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development. It is also the only Australian member school of CEMS, the Community of European Management Schools & International Companies.
Important notes:
Specific enquiries about the position can be directed to: Professor Peter Bryant, Associate Dean (Education) on 02 8627 7245 or peter.j.bryant@sydney.edu.au
Enquiries regarding the recruitment process can be directed to Mohammed Abu Naser on 02 8627 1215 or at mohammed.abunaser@sydney.edu.au
Closing date: 16 September 2018, 11.30pm (Sydney time)
How to apply
For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number to apply.
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.