Adjunct Senior Academic – Information Technology

Victorian Institute of Technology; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Institute of Technology (VIT) invites applications for Adjunct Senior Academic positions in Information Technology. Appointments may span Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor levels and may involve teaching, curriculum, assessment, scholarly engagement, and collaboration with international partner institutions.

Successful candidates will contribute to program delivery, academic quality assurance, and international transnational education activities across Australia and

Qualifications

• Completed PhD in Information Technology, Computer Science or a closely related discipline.
• Senior academic standing at Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, Professor level, or equivalent.
• Substantial experience in higher education, including teaching, curriculum, assessment and/or academic quality activities.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more Information Technology disciplines.
• Sound knowledge of Australian higher education standards, governance and quality assurance (HESF & AQF).
• Understanding of quality standards in international or transnational higher education environments.
• Evidence of current scholarly engagement and contemporary disciplinary knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching, academic quality assurance, curriculum and assessment activities.
• Engage in scholarly activity and collaboration with VIT’s international partner institutions.
• Support program reviews, curriculum development and other academic quality activities as required.
• Provide guidance to students and colleagues, fostering international collaboration.
• Represent VIT professionally and comply with policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Senior‑level experience

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Assessment design

Cross‑cultural collaboration

Education

PhD in Information Technology | Computer Science or related

Job description

Adjunct Senior Academic – Information Technology

Victorian Institute of Technology – Melbourne VIC

About VIT (Victorian Institute of Technology)

The Victorian Institute of Technology (VIT) is a leading dual-sector education provider and Registered Training Organisation (RTO), delivering high-quality higher education and vocational programs to domestic and international students. VIT offers a diverse range of accredited courses in Information Technology, Business, English (ELICOS), Hospitality, including Bachelor and Master programs, vocational qualifications, and English language pathways.

VIT is committed to academic excellence, student success, and strong partnerships with education agents and industry stakeholders across Australia and overseas.

About the Role

VIT is seeking suitably qualified and experienced Adjunct Senior Academics at Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor level in Information Technology or related disciplines to support VIT’s academic activities in Australia and internationally, including its transnational education programs.

Adjunct Senior Academics may contribute to teaching, academic quality assurance, curriculum and assessment activities, scholarly engagement, and collaboration with VIT’s international partner institutions. The scope of each appointment will depend on VIT’s academic and program requirements.

Location: China

Successful academics may be expected to:

• Contribute to the delivery and academic oversight of VIT programs, including international and transnational education activities.
• Support curriculum, assessment, moderation and academic quality assurance processes.
• Contribute to maintaining appropriate academic standards and consistency across VIT’s domestic and international delivery.
• Participate in program review, curriculum development and other academic quality activities as required.
• Provide academic guidance and support to students and academic colleagues where appropriate.
• Contribute relevant disciplinary expertise, scholarship and contemporary professional or academic practice.
• Work collaboratively with VIT academic leadership, academic staff and partner institutions.
• Support the application of VIT’s academic integrity, governance and quality assurance requirements.
• Represent VIT professionally and comply with relevant VIT policies, academic standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

Applicants must demonstrate:

• A completed PhD in Information Technology, Computer Science or a closely related discipline.
• Senior academic standing, with an appointment at Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, Professor level, or equivalent, within a recognised higher education institution.
• Substantial experience in higher education, including teaching, curriculum, assessment and/or academic quality activities.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more relevant Information Technology disciplines.
• Sound knowledge of Australian higher education academic standards, academic governance and quality assurance, including the Higher Education Standards Framework and AQF expectations.
• An understanding of academic quality and standards in international or transnational higher education environments.
• Evidence of current scholarly engagement and contemporary disciplinary knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills, including the ability to work effectively in cross-cultural and international environments.

It would be advantageous for applicants to have:

• Experience in academic leadership, course coordination, curriculum development, assessment moderation or quality assurance.
• Previous involvement in international or transnational education.
• Familiarity with TEQSA regulatory expectations and Australian higher education quality frameworks.
• Relevant professional accreditation, certification or membership.
• A demonstrated record of research, scholarship and/or industry engagement relevant to the discipline.