Director of Teaching

7 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Acknowledge Education Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Company Description

Acknowledge Education is entering an exciting new chapter. With a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on innovation, growth, and student success, we are building on our 139-year legacy to shape the future of higher education and VET in Australia.

We deliver programs across health & community services, social work, engineering design & construction, hospitality, and the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Each year we support more than 8,000 students to achieve their goals.

Now, under new leadership, we are strengthening our academic vision, deepening industry connections, and investing in our people. If you're looking to make an impact in an organisation with momentum, this is the right time to join us.

Job Description

This is a senior academic leadership opportunity at Acknowledge Education, where you will shape and strengthen teaching and learning across our higher education and VET programs. Reporting to the Provost, you will drive innovation, academic quality, and compliance while supporting the growth and development of our academic staff.

The Role

As Director of Teaching & Learning, you'll lead academic initiatives, embed best practice pedagogy, and ensure the highest standards of teaching and assessment. You'll play a critical role in governance, compliance, and academic integrity, while building the capability of our academic teams and mentoring future leaders.

Key areas of responsibility include:

  • Leading teaching and learning projects, strategies, and policies across the Institute
  • Overseeing academic governance, accreditation, and risk management processes
  • Driving innovation in pedagogy, assessment, and use of Gen AI in teaching practice
  • Enhancing the scholarly activity and research capacity of academic staff
  • Managing escalated student matters and contributing to academic performance improvement

Qualifications

You will be an accomplished academic with demonstrated leadership in higher education, ideally at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You'll be a strong communicator, collaborator, and mentor, with a PhD and experience in curriculum design, governance, and academic quality.

What you bring:

  • Proven record of teaching, research, and scholarly activity
  • Experience in developing and delivering higher education programs
  • Strong capability in academic governance, compliance, and reporting
  • Ability to lead and inspire teams, with a collaborative and student-centric approach

Additional Information

Now is the perfect time to join Acknowledge Education. With a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on innovation and growth, we're building something special - and you can be part of it.

  • Opportunities to grow within the organisation
  • $1,500 annual professional development allowance
  • Incredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionals
  • Health insurance discounts through Bupa
  • Be part of a fast-moving, agile private provider where decisions turn into action quickly
  • Acknowledge Education is part of UP Education group – a leading education provider:

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we're attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

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