Academic Teachers (Accounting) - Southern Cross University

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Detail information about job Academic Teachers (Accounting) - Southern Cross University. Terms and conditions vacancy

Company Overview:

Southern Cross University’s (SCU) branch campuses in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth offer international students the opportunity to study at one of Australia's highly ranked and innovative public universities in three of Australia's most popular international student destinations. Young, progressive and connected, SCU offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in accounting, business administration and information technology with a strong focus on producing career-ready graduates.

The Southern Cross University branch campuses are part of EduCo International Group, a diversified, post-secondary education company dedicated to helping international students achieve their academic and career goals. EduCo manages and operates private colleges and works with public and not-for-profit universities in growing the student community and the creation of specialised on-campus pathway programs in Australia, Canada, Ireland and the United States. EduCo conducts academic courses on behalf of Southern Cross University at Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

Primary Purpose:

Reporting to the Director and Principal-SCU Branch Campuses, the primary purpose of the Academic Teacher is to teach units offered in SCU programs within the employees discipline area and as required.  This teaching component also includes related activities such as assessment marking, class preparation and one on one consultation.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Design and teach courses appropriate to the employees discipline area.
• Perform additional activities related to teaching the above mentioned courses, including (but not limited to) assessment marking, class preparation and one on one consultation.
• Build and manage relationships with other staff members within the organisation.
• Monitor student progress and identify and manage students not making sufficient academic progress.
• Perform any other duties as required and as appropriate.

Qualifications, Experience & Technical Skills:

Qualifications, Technical skills and experience require of this role include:

• PhD in relevant discipline area.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience teaching and providing advice related to academic skills to both undergraduate and postgraduate students where English is their second language.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience lecturing and tutoring subjects within required discipline areas.
• Ability to develop and deliver weekly lectures and tutorials related to subjects taught.
• Ability to assess student work effectively and mark multiple scripts within short periods.
• Experience maintaining student records.
• Experience using flexible technologies including learning management systems such as Blackboard.
• Ability to motivate, mentor and encourage students to cultivate and maintain effective study habits.

Individual capabilities include:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and will initiate and manage effective working relationships across a diverse group of cultures.
• Efficient, highly organised, enjoys multi-tasking and pays attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently within a team environment.

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging role as an Academic Teacher (Accounting) position in our Southern Cross University - Sydney campus please submit your resume and cover letter as soon as possible. Please note that due to high volume of applications only successful applicants will be contacted. Thank you