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Role Description TAFE Queensland Brisbane Position Title Senior Lecturer (Business) Job Ad TQB15030 Reference Region TAFE Queensland Brisbane Closing Date 20 February 2015 Portfolio Education and Commercial JEMS No. TD100 Location Brisbane TRIM No. Salary From $106,131 per annum, (equivalent to PSA PO6) plus superannuation contributions of up to 12.75% of your annual salary. Pro rated for part time. Employment Temporary Full-Time, fixed term contract to December 2016 Status About TAFE Queensland TAFE Queensland is the largest and most experienced provider of further education and training in Queensland offering practical, industry-relevant training to over 165,000 students annually, across more than 500 program areas. On 1 July 2013, TAFE Queensland was established as an independent statutory body under the TAFE Queensland Act 2013. The TAFE Queensland network comprises a Head Office in Brisbane and six regions delivering training from Thursday Island to the Gold Coast, from Bundaberg to Roma and across the South-east corner of Queensland. The TAFE Queensland regions are: · TAFE Queensland Brisbane · TAFE Queensland SkillsTech · TAFE Queensland Gold Coast · TAFE Queensland East Coast · TAFE Queensland South West · TAFE Queensland North TAFE Queensland is an organisation that puts our customers – students, employers, communities – at the centre of everything we do. As an employee of TAFE Queensland, you will be part of the state’s leading provider of further education and training committed to quality teaching, a safe working environment and delivering real outcomes for our students. For more information about TAFE Queensland visit www.tafeqld.edu.au Our Region TAFE Queensland Brisbane is the largest of TAFE Queensland’s regions delivering programs from ten locations as well as offering innovative online and workplace learning. Each year TAFE Queensland Brisbane educates over 40,000 local and international students in areas including business, hospitality and tourism, community services and health, civil engineering, architectural studies, interior and landscape design, fashion, visual arts and photography. TAFE Queensland Brisbane has strong connections with universities and industry with programs geared towards higher-level qualifications and real employment opportunities. 1 of 3 Your Opportunity The primary purpose of this position is to provide academic leadership and contribute to teaching and related research and evaluation within the discipline. The appointee will undertake the role of Course Coordinator and provide leadership to the teaching team within the discipline. A senior lecturer is expected to make significant contributions to academic leadership in the discipline and contribute to the teaching effort of the Region and carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her scholarly, research and/or professional activities relevant to the profession or discipline. The position is located within the Business Delivery Team in the Faculty of Business, Tourism, Hospitality and Personal Services, South Bank Campus. The appointee reports to the Faculty Director for performance planning and review and workload management purposes. Key Responsibilities Academic Leadership · Contribute to the success of transformation and cultural change through promoting and modelling the established values of Commerciality, Teamwork, Innovation and Accountability. · Initiate and develop course material and undertake the role of course coordinator for the discipline. · Provide advice to and mentor junior academic staff. · Make a leading academic and professional contribution to the teaching program and service delivery of the discipline. · Work with other academic staff to ensure that skills teaching is integrated into the rest of the curriculum such that the skills are explicitly taught, with increasing complexity, across the units. · Work with research staff to facilitate opportunities for student experience and contribution to research projects. · Lead the development and implementation of policies and processes to monitor and remediate students who do not progress as expected. · Effectively participate as a member of the discipline and broader discipline school teaching teams. · Lead the collection of data needed to establish an appropriate budget for teaching and service activities and ensure these activities are as cost effective as possible. · Lead and actively contribute to cross-disciplinary activities related to teaching, service delivery and placements. · Actively collaborate with other tertiary providers and teachers to develop robust and evidence-based processes, protocols and evaluation to support excellence in teaching. Teaching Performance and Leadership · Exercise a significant role in teaching and teaching development within the Region. · Coordinate and teach into discipline units as required. · Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, workshops and the like. · Develop innovative teaching materials that utilise current and emerging technologies for use in the classroom and placement settings. · Consult with students. · Take academic and professional responsibility for assessment within placement units and advise and support assessment of skills taught within other units. · Provide remedial activities for students not progressing as expected. · Assist with systematic evaluation of supervisor and student placement experience. · Undertake broad administration activities related to areas of teaching, specifically delivery of teaching, services and placements. Research and Scholarship 2 of 3 · Undertake evaluation and research that will underpin excellence in teaching and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the discipline. Professional Leadership and Service · Maintain active links with professional associations and accreditation bodies. · Provide leadership in broader School activities including planning and committee work. Other · Engage in commercial research / consultancies that are directly relevant to the discipline. Success Factors for the Role 1. Proven experience in leading the development of scholarly and innovative approaches to learning and teaching in the discipline within a higher education environment. 2. Proven experience leading high quality course delivery in the discipline within a higher education environment with a demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding client service. 3. Demonstrated record of professional contribution to the discipline by undertaking evaluation and research that underpins excellence in teaching and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the discipline. 4. Superior written and oral communication skills, as well as superior negotiation, influencing and listening skills. 5. Proven experience in building and sustaining productive internal and external stakeholder relationships, and working collaboratively to foster a positive and cohesive work environment. Qualifications / Requirements Mandatory requirements: · Completion of a masters or doctoral qualification in the relevant discipline area or equivalent accreditation or standing. How to Apply To apply for this position, please provide the following via email to [email protected]. Please quote reference TQB15030. · CV (including relevant personal details, qualifications, employment history etc). · For shortlisting purposes, applicants should address the Success Factors for the Role not exceeding 2 pages. · Contact details for two referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor). · JP certified copies of your Qualifications. For further information, please contact: Stephen Schumann, Operations Manager on 3244 5893. Additional Information · You will be required to travel and work across the region. · Travel and overnight absences from base may be required of this position. · It would be highly desirable for the incumbent to possess a current drivers licence. · A criminal history check will be initiated on the successful applicant. · A non-smoking policy applies in Queensland government buildings, offices and motor vehicles. · If the successful applicant has been engaged as a lobbyist, a statement of their employment is required. · You may be required to complete a period of probation. 3 of 3 TAFE Queensland Application Guide Thank you for your interest in applying for a vacancy with TAFE Queensland. If you require further information regarding the job you wish to apply for, please liaise directly with the contact person indicated on the Role Description THE SELECTION PROCESS The selection process involves a range of selection techniques which can include a structured resume, a written application, interview, practical exercises, work samples, aptitude and ability tests, role plays, structured group and/or individual exercises. All applicants for TAFE Queensland jobs are required to undergo a criminal history check. The Selection Panel A selection panel, consisting of at least two people, including a chair person will assess your application. The selection panel will have adequate knowledge of the requirements and outcomes of the job and must select applicants on the basis of merit to ensure that the best possible applicant is selected for the job. 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