Lecturer: Ict Sydney Nsw Doctoral Degree

**Lecturer**:Information and Communications Technology**

Southern Cross Institute (SCI)

Parramatta NSW 2150

**About Us**

Southern Cross Institute (SCI) aims to provide the highest quality education to students that would enable them to achieve their professional and personal goals. SCI’s modern campus facilities and fully equipped classrooms are designed to support students through engaged learning. We aim to train young learners to graduate who are well-equipped to join the workforce.

**Why Join Us?**
- Expanding enrolments
- Opportunity for professional development
- Small tight knit team
- Modern campus facilities
- Secure permanent position
- Great location

**About the Role**

**Position Summary**

The Lecturer in the postgraduate courses of Information and Communications Technology at Southern Cross Institute (SCI) will be responsible for the delivery of face-to-face and online teaching of post-graduate courses, using approaches to teaching and assessment that are underpinned by rigorous, evidence-based research into the method and practice of teaching. Duties include class preparation, the delivery of lectures, tutorials, practicals, workshops, assessment, course coordination, and student consultation. The Lecturer will be expected to provide guidance and share insights into the latest teaching techniques and knowledge with teaching colleagues in SCI. The Lecturer will contribute to the development of the curriculum, new modules, and course material. The Lecturer will contribute to teaching innovation at SCI and may undertake research into pedagogy in business education. This is a Teaching Specialist position.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Teaching and Learning**_
- Deliver lectures, tutorials, practicals, workshops.
- Contribute to the development of curriculum, new course modules, and course material.
- Contribute to the development, marking, and compilation of assessments, including assignments and examinations.
- Exploring and implementing different teaching methods and assessments and, being responsive to evidence-based research and feedback on these practices
- Contribute to teaching innovation at SCI.
- **Leadership and Service**_
- Contribute to a range of administrative functions, including those connected with teaching responsibilities and the conduct of the academic affairs of SCI.
- Participate in SCI meetings, seminars and student activities such as Orientation.
- Contribute to SCI committees as determined by SCI Governance Charter.
- Participate in the SCI professional development activities.
- Comply with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) responsibilities.
- **Research and Scholarship**_
- May contribute to research in the field of ICT.
- May seek funding support for initiatives promoting innovation in business education.

**Essential**
- Have a Ph.D. in Computer Science/ Information Communication Technology (ICT).
- Sound knowledge in a field of business and professional experience in the field of ICT.
- Keep abreast of contemporary developments in the field of ICT and in the fields of education and training.
- Proven ability, commitment, and passion for engaging in ongoing scholarly activities to inform pedagogical theory and practice.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including the capacity to explain material plainly and helpfully.
- A demonstrated ability in course design, as appropriate to the field of ICT.
- Evidence of sustained and significant contributions in lecturing and tutoring; and a commitment to teaching and contributing to graduate teaching programs.
- Ability to improvise and adapt to new demands, including exploring and implementing different teaching methods.
- Excellent organisational skills, including the capacity to plan your own time, organise practical work and to coordinate activities of all teaching staff.
- A demonstrated ability to show initiative in both independent and team-based decision making.
- A demonstrated ability to interact productively with other academic staff and to contribute constructively to the activities and administration of SCI.

**Desirable**
- A teaching qualification
- Demonstrated ability in curriculum development in graduate courses.
- Proven proficiency in the use of learning management systems.

**Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion**

SCI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, bullying, vilification and victimisation. SCI makes decisions on employment, promotion and reward on the basis of merit.

SCI is committed to all aspects of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and to providing all staff, students, contractors, volunteers and visitors with a safe, respectful and rewarding environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, vilification and victimisation.

SCI values diversity because we recognise