Senior Lecturer, First Year Education Lead
Job Description
- 1 x Full-time, ongoing appointment available
- Salary Academic Level C ($134,469 - $155,057) plus 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
- Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Lecturer in Computing to lead and shape the first year experience for our computing students. This role is integral to establishing a positive and supportive learning environment, ensuring students' success in their foundational computing subjects. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading curriculum development, mentoring teaching staff, and creating a vision for student engagement and academic excellence. The Senior Lecturer will also contribute to the teaching efforts of the School and may have responsibility for program management.
To be successful in this position, you'll have as a minimum:
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate large courses for first year programs, including high quality curriculum and program materials and ability to implement innovative approaches to studentcentred learning and quality improvement.
- Capable of establishing and executing a clear vision for the first-year computing experience.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teaching staff to achieve high standards of teaching and student engagement.
- Demonstrated expertise in flipped learning and other innovative teaching practices.
- Demonstrated ability to support student issues related to effective learning.
- Experience in supporting students transitioning from high school to university.
- Demonstrates a deep understanding and empathy towards students' needs and challenges.
- Ability to analyse student data to inform decisions and interventions.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Expertise in techniques that actively engage students in their learning.
- Skilled in developing and implementing curricula that are engaging, relevant, and aligned with educational goals.
- Takes initiative in identifying and addressing potential issues before they impact student success
Qualifications
Mandatory: PhD or equivalent in relevant field.
Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check and other checks as required by the specific role. Maintaining a valid Working With Children Check is a condition of employment at RMIT.
Preferred: Completion of the Intro to Learning and Teaching Course or possess (appropriate HEA Fellowship
Equivalence is defined in the exemption criteria at Appointment of staff without Doctoral qualifications instruction
About the School
The School of Computing Technologies is a centre for digital innovation, world class research, and education in STEM via streamlined collaboration across relevant disciplines.
The School is led by the Dean, School of Computing Technologies, and has three disciplines:
- Cyber Security & Software Systems (CSSS)
- Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DSAI)
- Interaction, Technology & Information (ITI)
Our PhD students and faculty conduct world leading research in many areas of Computing and Computing applications, including in:
- Search and Recommendation
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing
- Data Science, Machine Learning, and Big Data Analysis
- Cybersecurity
- Distributed Computing
- Software Engineering
- Digital Health
To Apply
Please submit your CV, cover letter, and separately address the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link above.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description below or contact Senior Advisor, Aleks - Aleksandra.besia@rmit.edu.au or Senior Advisor, Jennifer - Jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au
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Applications close on Thursday, 12th of September.
About RMIT University
RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work.
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RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
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