Academic Director

Curtin Education Centre Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in Singapore seeks an Academic Director to provide strategic leadership for the Curtin College Diploma programs. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality academic delivery aligned with regulatory frameworks and lead the development of innovative teaching strategies. A PhD in a relevant field and proven excellence in academic leadership are essential. The role also includes managing teaching staff, collaborating with colleagues for continuous improvement, and engaging with students. Attractive benefits include competitive leave and comprehensive healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive leave entitlement

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Opportunities for continuous professional growth

Qualifications

• PhD in a discipline relevant to the programs offered by Curtin College.
• Demonstrated excellence in academic leadership and management within a higher education environment.
• Strong operational aptitude with the ability to build sustainable academic teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership and oversight for the diploma programs.
• Ensure the effective delivery of high-quality academic programs.
• Manage ongoing and sessional teaching staff.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve course delivery.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum design

Communication skills

Operational management

Teaching effectiveness

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

Company Description

Curtin Singapore is one of Curtin University campuses around the world. This campus makes a Curtin education even more accessible. Curtin Singapore continues the dynamic emphasis on innovative teaching methods, strong industry links and highly employable graduates that are synonymous with the Curtin name. When you choose Curtin Singapore you can be confident that you are choosing a leading educator that is recognised globally.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director and Head of Academic Services, the Academic Director provides strategic academic leadership and oversight for the Curtin College Diploma programs delivered at the Curtin Singapore campus.

The role is responsible for ensuring the efficient, effective, and equitable delivery of high-quality academic programs in alignment with the legislative, regulatory, and academic frameworks of both Curtin College and Curtin Singapore. Key responsibilities include the development and implementation of a quality learning and teaching framework, coordinate program design with Curtin College and accreditation processes, effective management of academic resources, including sessional and ongoing teaching staff, and the provision of academic guidance and support aimed at enhancing the overall student experience.

Key Result Areas

• Foster innovative teaching and learning strategies that are aligned with Curtin College’s academic approach.
• Manage ongoing and sessional teaching staff, including their ongoing professional development in their discipline-specific knowledge, as well as contemporary teaching, learning and assessment practices.
• Nominate suitably qualified teaching staff for approval by the Curtin College Academic Director.
• Oversee and undertake the implementation of agreed quality assurance processes with Curtin College, ensuring all teaching staff complete induction and professional development requirements.
• Oversee the timely production, quality control and publication of approved teaching and learning materials, ensuring accurate documentation of approvals and version controls.
• Plan unit offerings for each study period with Academic Services and Curtin College, ensuring appropriate record keeping of college approvals and versions.
• Contribute to academic benchmarking processes, including the administration and analysis of Singapore Curtin College student evaluations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement effective processes for evaluating, assessing, and continuous improvement of course delivery.
• Contribute to the preparation and submission of academic committee reports for both Curtin College Perth and Curtin Singapore.
• Provide academic advice to students on program requirements, academic policies and procedures, program progression and other student academic matters.
• Build and maintain strong and effective working relationships with staff at Curtin College Perth, Curtin University Perth and other global campuses.
• Support academic leadership in managing and processing cases related to academic integrity breaches.
• Carry out additional duties as requested by the Director and Head of Academic Services, including support for student recruitment activities.

Qualifications

• PhD in a discipline relevant to the programs offered by Curtin College.
• Demonstrated excellence in academic leadership and management within a higher education environment.
• Strong operational aptitude with the ability to build strong, sustainable academic teams, manage resources effectively within budget constraints, and coordinate a broad range of academic functions.
• Successful track record in fostering and implementing change initiatives.
• Substantial experience in curriculum design and development, with demonstrated ability to manage and evaluate teaching and learning effectiveness.
• Demonstrated experience in effective learning and teaching, including ability to develop scholarly, innovative and flexible approaches to teaching and the facilitation of learning.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and engage both students and staff.
• Proven success in working collaboratively and an ability to build highly productive relationships across a diverse range of internal stakeholders and external partners.

Additional Information

• Annual Leave –Competitive leave entitlement for work-life balance.
• Medical & Dental –Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Learning & Development –Opportunities for continuous professional growth and skill development.