Senior Academic Convener, Pacific Security Education

Times Higher Education; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

The Academic Convener at the Pacific Security College within ANU’s Crawford School of Public Policy will lead the design, delivery and ongoing improvement of education and professional development programs addressing Pacific security priorities. You will work with colleagues and Pacific partners to ensure academic rigor, relevance and impact.

You will develop curricula, convene courses and coordinate expert contributions, linking research, policy and practice to build the capacity of Pacific

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent qualifications required, with expertise in Pacific security, public policy, international relations or a related field.
• Experience designing, convening and delivering high-quality education or professional development programs.
• Ability to translate complex research and policy issues into accessible learning experiences for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and continually improve the College’s education and professional development programs.
• Develop curricula and learning materials and convene courses and workshops.
• Coordinate contributions from academic and practitioner experts and evaluate learning outcomes.
• Connect research, policy and practice to strengthen Pacific officials’ capacity to address security challenges.
• Travel to Pacific island countries will be required.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum design

Policy engagement

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

The Academic Convener at the Pacific Security College within ANU’s Crawford School of Public Policy will lead the design, delivery and ongoing improvement of education and professional development programs addressing Pacific security priorities. You will work with colleagues and Pacific partners to ensure academic rigor, relevance and impact.

You will develop curricula, convene courses and coordinate expert contributions, linking research, policy and practice to build the capacity of Pacific