Associate Dean Business Studies

VIT is currently looking for an Associate Dean Business Studies to join their well-established Faculty of Business Studies with responsibility for providing leadership of the Business discipline covering the Bachelor and Master of Business coursed. The appointee will be based at either VIT's Sydney or Melbourne or Adelaide or Geelong campus.

Details of the Business courses offered by VIT can be found on the website:

A highly competitive remuneration package, commensurate with the quality of experience, employment record and qualifications, will be negotiated with the successful candidate. Remuneration may also include relocation support where appropriate.

For suitably qualified international candidates, VIT may consider sponsoring and funding visa application fees, subject to sponsorship approval by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.

About Victorian Institute of Technology (VIT)

The Victorian Institute of Technology (VIT) is a dual sector education provider committed to providing students with the best possible educational opportunities and outcomes appropriate to their needs. VIT offers Business, English, Hospitality and Information Technology courses to domestic and international students, including Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems, Master of Information Technology and Systems, Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Business, ELICOS and Certificate III to advanced Diploma of Hospitality programs.

Type of Employment: Full time - 1 year term contract

Location: Sydney or Melbourne or Adelaide or Geelong campus.

Key Criteria

Role and Responsibilities:

· Providing leadership of the Business discipline covering the Bachelor and Master of Business courses and delivery at VIT campuses and online;

· Working with colleagues to lead and facilitate adherence to VIT policies and procedures, and related compliance to quality and governance frameworks, including the Higher Education Standards Framework, the National Code, and Professional Associations standards;

· Supervision, and coordination of the courses at the various VIT campuses;

· Teach Higher education courses (Undergraduate & Postgraduate)

· Providing support to senior leaders the implementation of an academic scholarship culture;

· Maintaining effective communication with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders, and collaborating with other departments and units within VIT.

· Participation in governance committees and activities;

· Providing support, guidance and mentorship to faculty members

Qualification and Skills Required:

Leadership and Management

• Minimum 3 years experience in a leadership role.

· Demonstrated ability to provide management and work in a collegiate environment while building strong teams, and coordinating a broad range of functions in line with strategic objectives.

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development and achievement of the organisation's strategic goals and maintaining a commitment to achieving shared goals.

Teaching

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the technical requirements appropriate to curriculum planning and content delivery and assessment in the required field of education.

· Delivery and assessment in the required field of education.

• Demonstrated teaching skills and enthusiasm for educating international students in higher education.

• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience in higher education business programmes

• Experience in curriculum development, review, and quality assurance in business education

External Relationships and Partnerships

• Experience in working collaboratively with partner organisations, industry, professional and community groups.

• Proven ability to develop educational networks at domestic and international levels.

Personal Attributes and Qualifications

• AQF 10 (doctoral) qualification, or equivalent blend of qualification (Masters, AQF 9 minimum) and experience. A teaching qualification is also desirable.

• Highly developed interpersonal communication skills and the ability to engage and manage staff and students in the delivery of high-quality education programs.

• A record of scholarly engagement in a discipline relevant to VIT.

• PhD or Masters qualification in Business, Management, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or related business discipline

Travel

· Inter campus, interstate and international travel as required.

Enquiries:

Professor Sid Nair, Executive Dean, Email:

How to Apply:

If you think you are right for the challenge, please forward your

· curriculum vitae

· a cover letter outlining the key criteria listed above

· names and contact details of three referees

VIT reserves the right to close this advertisement if suitable candidates are identified prior to the closing date.