Academic Director, Pathways College Leadership

Navitas; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employee benefits

LinkedIn Learning access

Flexible work arrangements

Descripción de la vacante

Navitas in partnership with Western Sydney University International College (WSUIC) in Parramatta invites applications for an Academic Director who will provide academic leadership across the college, ensuring delivery, quality, and continuous program improvement.

Reporting to the College Director and Principal, the Academic Director leads Program Convenors and works with academic staff and stakeholders to maintain standards and support strategic priorities.

Formación

• Doctoral qualification in a discipline aligned with WSUIC programs.
• Demonstrated excellence in academic leadership and management within a higher education environment.
• Experience in teaching and learning design, assessment, and evaluation.
• Proven ability to build high-performing, sustainable teams and manage budgets.

Responsabilidades

• Lead academic quality assurance, governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive excellence in teaching practice and delivery to maximise student engagement, success and retention.
• Provide strategic leadership for academic workforce planning, including recruitment and professional development.
• Oversee academic staffing, workload allocation and resource management to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Manage teaching budgets and resources to deliver high-quality outcomes within financial targets.
• Lead development, accreditation and implementation of new programs, expanding portfolio in high-demand disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with university requirements, professional accreditation standards and TEQSA obligations.
• Foster partnerships with university stakeholders and contribute to governance and work-integrated learning initiatives.

Conocimientos

Academic leadership

Management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Team building

Educación

Doctoral qualification

SFHEA or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Navitas in partnership with Western Sydney University International College (WSUIC) in Parramatta invites applications for an Academic Director who will provide academic leadership across the college, ensuring delivery, quality, and continuous program improvement.

Reporting to the College Director and Principal, the Academic Director leads Program Convenors and works with academic staff and stakeholders to maintain standards and support strategic priorities.