Description• Permanent, full-time position with free onsite parking.
• Academic role for a PhD qualified candidate with relevant Education Research.
• Be an integral part of Excelsia College's life-transforming global Christian learning community.
About the Role The role of the Head of School ensures effective operation of Excelsia's School of Education.
Primary responsibilities include: Providing academic and strategic leadership, direction and oversight, to the School of Education in order to achieve excellence in:teaching and learning,research and scholarship, andprofessional and academic development amongst students and staff;Ensuring the activities of the School of Education are operated effectively and efficiently, providing a quality experience for students and staff;Building the profile and reputation of the College with stakeholders, the community and potential students;Overseeing the School's curriculum and its development;Propose and develop new Education courses.Selection Criteria To be successful in this role, applicants must address the selection criteria below and attach their response as a separate document in the application process.
Qualifications and Professional Standing: Hold a PhD qualification in a relevant Education discipline;Minimum 5 years academic experience and industry/Education work experience would be an advantage;Committed Christian, involved in a local congregation;Proven academic and strategic leadership and high-level management skills, including demonstrated ability to plan, delegate, and provide leadership and direction;Proven experience in leading teaching, learning, scholarship and research, including curriculum development and modification;Demonstrated ability to recruit academic staff;A proven record of research, academic publications and/or professional activities;Previous experience in delivering courses through different mode of delivery;Excellent oral and written communication skills and confidence in presentations to groups;Proven organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines;Demonstrated ability to work with students, staff, and administrators, including pastoral skills in mentoring staff and supporting students.About Us Excelsia College was founded in 1983 as Australia's first Christian arts college and, together with Indiana Wesleyan University, we are part of a global Christian learning community with big plans to take Christian higher education to the next level in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Excelsia College has attained Self-accrediting Authority and is on a trajectory to achieve Australian University College status.
School of Education Education courses at Excelsia College pride themselves in their flexible delivery mode, and the solid Christian foundation of our curriculum which helps nurture the right teaching professionals for the 21st century.
At Excelsia College, we fully embrace the tremendous fulfilment and satisfaction that is a part of teaching, and the many opportunities teachers have to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young adults.
The Education courses are written from a Christian worldview and delivered online, providing a flexible and convenient way of studying.
The Bachelor and Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood, Master of Teaching (Primary) and the Master of Teaching (Secondary) prepares teacher education students to teach in independent, state and Christian schools.
Students enrolled in those courses gain the teaching qualifications that will fully prepare them for a fulfilling career in education.
The Master of Education (MEd) is a signature degree for accomplished teachers, and for existing and emerging educational leaders of schools and school systems.
The Master of Education (Research) and Master of Education (Research) STEM are Higher Degree Research programs that require candidates to propose, design and implement a significant research project in the field of Education and STEM Education.
How to Apply If you meet the above criteria, you have a great opportunity to join our Christian community.
Please provide your application with resume and covering letter addressing the position criteria via ******.
If you have any queries regarding the position or application process, please contact us via the above email address.
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