Discipline Chair, Applied Psychology
Provide academic leadership at national College level for various disciplines in a self-accrediting dual sector higher ed provider based in Sydney CBD
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Company: Australian College of Applied Psychology
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-7980-4677
Fax: +61-2-6016-9827
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Detail information about job Discipline Chair, Applied Psychology. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Influence and drive thought leadership
- Work in a dynamic diverse team, collaborating with global internal stakeholders
- Advance your career in an innovative education provider for an ASX 200 company
This position takes ownership for the delivery of high quality academic programs within the discipline, and in collaboration with other disciplines where relevant, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Discipline Chair is responsible for overseeing course development, curriculum development and quality of courses. Taking a lead role in faculty appointments and performance, and mentoring and support of discipline academics.
This role contributes to educational leadership at the national and international level, relations with relevant professional and regulatory agencies, and the research culture of discipline. At the College level, the Discipline Chair is responsible for contributing to the governance and academic leadership of the institution, including provision of strategic advice to the Dean and General Manager.
External to the College, the Discipline Chair will actively engage with the wider professional, commercial and/or industrial communities to build and maintain partnerships and networks. The Discipline Chair will also represent ACAP in academic and professional fora.
The person we are seeking will ideally have the following:
- Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline
- Professorial appointment
- Significant experience in the delivery of higher education programs of study
- Knowledge of relevant academic and professional accreditation standards
- Previous senior academic leadership experience in a higher education provider
What we can do for you:
- Support incumbent in driving positive change for Colleges
- Flexible work arrangements
- First class modern facilities
- Career progression and development pathways
- Collegial and collaborative environment with a commitment to education
- Mobility within the business and global locations
- Health & Wellbeing packages which includes free counselling for employees and family, discounted gym membership, movie tickets, discounts on travel, accommodation and insurance
- Salary packaging and novated leasing
- EAP programs available for employees and their families
Who we are
Established in 1983, the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) is a leader in applied psychology education and courses promoting individual and community wellbeing.
The college faculty promotes a collegial environment, hands-on approach and supportive culture, within a diverse student community.
We are a Higher Education Institution and Registered Training Organisation within the Careers & Industry Division of Navitas Limited, an ASX 200 listed company.
Our mission
ACAP is evolving and looking at innovative ways with a forward focused approach on adapting to the ever changing landscape of education, the marketplace and society. We aim to become a thought leader in our space with the ability to influence stakeholders in the Australian education environment.
We benefit from the support of Navitas, a large diversified global educator who are committed to improving lives through education, passion for student outcome and growth through conviction and rigour.
Teaching and students are at the heart of what drives us. We are proud of our graduates, teachers and support staff and excited about our future, and the future of delivering accessible and effective education.
Our campuses are located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Online and soon Perth.
Successful candidates will require full working rights in Australia and to undergo a criminal records check & working with children check. Navitas promotes equality, flexibility and equal opportunity in the workplace.
Please be advised that applications close on the 31/07/2018. Applications received post-closing date may still be considered pending recruitment stage.
For further information please contact George Garrop on +61 403 369 700 or [email protected]