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The Course Director (Film and Animation) is responsible for overseeing the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of a suite of cognate academic courses at Navitas.

Reporting to the Dean, the Course Director's primary objectives are:

• Drive Academic Excellence: Ensure the currency of curriculum to support strong graduate outcomes, and drive course quality and compliance, including curriculum review and development.
• Identify Market Opportunities: Develop and implement new course and unit proposals to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Lead Scholarship and Creative Practice: Establish Navitas as a leader in the discipline by fostering a culture of scholarship and creative practice.
• Build Industry Partnerships: Develop and maintain relationships with scholars and industry partners to benefit the currency of Navitas' curriculum and raise the professional standing of the institute.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement academic strategies to drive course quality and compliance.
• Lead the development of new course and unit proposals to meet industry needs.
• Foster a culture of scholarship and creative practice within the discipline group.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners to benefit the curriculum and raise the professional standing of the institute.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or relevant postgraduate qualification in the field of the course or a closely related discipline.
• Excellent understanding of the Higher Education Standards.
• A track record in scholarship and/or creative practice in a relevant discipline.
• Significant teaching and learning leadership experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Demonstrated expertise and currency in the subject matter and relevant industry practices.
• Experience in curriculum development and assessment design.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Core Competencies

• Excellent leadership and management abilities, with a focus on fostering collaboration and a positive work environment.
• In-depth understanding of effective teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and staying abreast of developments in the field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate faculty and students.
• Adaptability and flexibility in responding to changing needs and priorities within the academic environment.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership presence and the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

About Navitas

Navitas is a leading private educator in niche creative programs, with a global presence and a commitment to delivering high-quality education.

We engage with industry to develop curriculum that is relevant to local and global workforce needs, and we offer an extensive suite of creative media programs, from short courses and professional training through to bachelor and postgraduate degrees.

We value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and diverse community groups.