Senior Lecturer In International Sports Business

POST OBJECTIVES: Deliver and manage on the Master of International Sports Business programme.
Complete relevant administrative tasks including quality assurance documents relating to student feedback, moderation of assessments, and participation of Assessment Boards as required by GIS' awarding bodies.
Assist the Deputy Dean of the School to support staff teaching on the PG courses.
To support the academic provision at overseas partnerships linked to GIS courses.
ABOUT GIS SYDNEY CAMPUS: The Master of International Sports Business programme is delivered in partnership with the University of Newcastle at the GIS Sydney Campus which incorporates the University of Newcastle's Sydney CBD campus on Elizabeth Street and Venues NSW's Allianz Stadium and Sydney Cricket Ground.
More information can be found at https://gis.sport/locations/sydney/.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

To teach on designated modules and courses of study as defined by the Dean of School, including contributing to the academic delivery of online courses.
Maintain academic standards and adhere to the course and module specifications.
Design and deliver teaching materials at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including contributing to the curriculum review and enhancement, in a manner that supports and focuses on student learning outcomes.
Preparation and delivery of lecture and seminar materials across various levels of study.
Challenge thinking and foster debate to develop the ability for students to engage in critical discourse and rational thinking, stimulating excellence.
Identify the learning needs of students and define appropriate learning objectives.
Supervise the work of students- including student projects, field trips, and where appropriate, placement- and provide advice on study skills.
Integrate innovative teaching methods, technology, and real-world applications into the curriculum to maintain student engagement and to provide opportunities to assess understanding.

Track students' engagement and feedback to the Course Leader.
Maintain accurate records of student progress.

Undertake student assessments and examination activities including the provision of appropriate feedback to students.
Marking, assessing and internal verification of students' work.
Liaise with colleagues and External Examiners to identify and embed best practice within academic delivery

Engage in continuous professional development.
Develop familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and assess learning.
Have an in-depth understanding of your own specialism to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field.
Participate in research and personal professional development

To participate in the department seminars aimed at knowledge sharing and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
Act as a responsible team member and develop productive working relationships with other members of staff.
Participate in and develop external networks that promote GIS and contribute to and build relationships for future activities.
Collaborate with colleagues on the development and implementation of assessment procedures.

Be responsible for the pastoral care of students within a specified area.
Act as a personal tutor, providing first-line support.
Refer students to appropriate services providing further help (student services).

Achieve set academic key performance indicators concerning attendance, retention, and achievement.
Work with support staff, including the Course Leader to maintain high levels of student satisfaction rates.
Contribute to the preparation of annual review and evaluation reports in line with institutional and validating partner reporting requirements, implementing module action plans as required in response to student feedback and outcomes.

To undertake appropriate staff development and professional training in line with the business objectives of GIS, including attendance of all academic briefings
To work within the policies of Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities.
To work flexibly and responsibly and undertake any other duties relevant to the level of the post.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to **@gis.sport.
Requirements Essential Desirable

Qualifications and Training
Ph D or near Completion Master's degrees in Sports Managament or Business
Membership of HE bodies Teaching qualification

Previous Work Experience
3 or more years of teaching and learning experience in a Higher Education Institution.2 or more years of Industry experience in the sports industry.
Course leadership experience
Extensive teaching and learning experience in HEProgramme management experience Experience in project supervision for taught PG courses

Knowledge of core areas
Ability to teach the follwing areas:
Global Sports Marketing
Sports Sponsorship
Leadership and Sustainability in Sport Enterprises
Sports Integrity

Ability to teach across the GIS portfolio at UG, PG and professional levels

Specialist knowledge areas
Ability to contextualise a range of Sport Management topics and related disciplines at AQF Level 9 Ability to lead modules at AQF Level 9
Ability to lead courses at AQF Level 9

Student experience
Ability to provide a high-quality student learning experience (e.g.
via large group sessions, small group sessions, supervision & pastoral support
Demonstrate innovation & creativity in developing resources to support student learning utilising a variety of teaching styles and where applicable innovative use of technologies

Quality Assurance
Ability to implement and adhere to quality assurance processes
Ability to complete HE QA documents to meet internal and external expectations

Specific Skills / Abilities required
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment to meet set goals; Excellent communication skills Excellent IT skills Excellent time management skills Ability to work on your own initiative Effective team-working skills Maintain accurate records of student progress.
Ability to provide academic leadership in the development of new modules/ course Knowledge of the challenges faced by private HE providers Ability to develop original and impactful research/projects within football

Motivation / Attitude
Professional approach to work Reliable Excellent Organisational Skills Flexibility Excellent interpersonal skills Attention to detail Belief in GIS' mission, purpose and values Commitment to following GIS ethos and equal opportunities policies

Subject to: Right to work in Australia.
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.
National Police Check.
Evidence of stated qualifications relevant to the post.
Evidence of membership of relevant professional bodies as stipulated by the post.
Approval by our academic partners or relevant professional bodies to teach on any course approved or accredited by them Satisfactory completion of the Probationary period – 9 months.

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