Company Description
- ECU Sri Lanka campus is a modern Australian University with a reputation for excellence in student experience. Teaching university programs as a lecturer you will be joining an academic team that has received a five star rating for teaching quality for the last 19 years from the Good Universities Guide.
Job Description
1. Key Relationships:
- ECU SL Dean Academic Programs
- ECU SL Program Convenor
- ECU SL staff
- Relevant ECU staff
- ECU SL students
- Current and future industry partners
2. Key Result Areas:
Teaching and Learning
- Conduct learning activities mainly face-to-face, with online delivery where required to meet specific teaching or operational needs, to support student learning in undergraduate and postgraduate units for both full-time and part-time students.
- Liaise with the respective Unit Coordinators at Edith Cowan University for the appropriate management of unit teaching and learning activities.
- Assess, mark and manage students’ assessments, including final examination, as specified by the School of Science.
- Provide leadership in innovative curriculum design and improvement, development of learning materials, assessments and pedagogical innovation.
- Monitor all components of teaching and learning for quality, including unit and course design, assessment and student progression, and academic standards.
- Provide leadership through activities that have broad influence on the profession and ensure effective implementation of teaching and learning policies.
- Provide leadership in moderation and unit and course assessment planning and delivery.
- Supervise the program of study of honours students or postgraduate students engaged in coursework and HDR students, as appropriate.
Research and Scholarship
- Undertake research as appropriate to the field of study.
- Translate knowledge of advances in the subject area into research activity.
- Continually update knowledge and understanding in the field or specialism and develop skills.
- Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research.
- Make presentations at national and international conferences and similar events.
- Write up research work for publication with reference to ACS or other relevant faculty requirements.
- Prepare proposals and applications to external bodies, eg for funding and contractual purposes
Student Management
- Determine the learning needs of students and provide appropriate teaching and learning support to demonstrate the intended learning outcomes.
- Provide academic consultation sessions to students in need.
- Provide assistance to students with academic enquiries.
- Assist with invigilation both during progressive assessment and during end of semester examinations.
Other
- Maintain maintenance activity points to fulfil ACS or other relevant faculty requirements.
- Mentor less experienced staff and contribute to the professional development of teaching staff.
- Comply with Edith Cowan University and ECU Sri Lanka policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
- Model a high standard of professional behaviour consistent with the University Code of Conduct and Vision, Mission and Values.
- Contribute to academic services, fostering collegiality and engagement, including efficient management of internal service roles.
- Contribute to activities relevant to the discipline/profession and community engagement by Edith Cowan University Sri Lanka such as orientation of new students, graduation, campus open days or other promotional or industry events.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Program Convenor/Dean of Academic Programs.
Qualifications
Essential:
- A minimum Master’s qualification in Software Engineering or Data Science, including a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and at least five years of relevant teaching experience.
- A record of successful classroom teaching/lecturing at the tertiary level.
- Proven experience in the teaching of students from diverse cultures.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and to meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated and a proven self-starter.
- Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Desirable:
- Experience in working in an international education environment.
- Member of a related professional body.
Additional Information
Our main campus location in Colombo, Sri Lanka is conveniently situated between the CBD and the parliament area, close to restaurants, lunch places and shopping. Located in one multifunctional building, the campus features purpose-built biomedical, engineering and computer labs, a digital hub, large modern library, modern classrooms, student collaboration spaces and a coffee lounge.
How to Apply
Applicants are assessed upon receipt, so you are encouraged to apply now with your interest in the role.
All applicants must have full working rights for Sri Lanka to be considered.
Edith Cowan University Sri Lanka staff are employed by Australian College of Business and Technology Pvt Ltd, as part of the Navitas Group. Navitas is a global leading provider of educational services and learning solutions.
To view other opportunities, please visit navitas.com/careers