34 Academic Positions jobs in Singapore

1. Overview and Objective of the Role

Reporting to the Director and Head of Academic Services, the Academic Director provides strategic academic leadership and oversight for the Curtin College Diploma programs delivered at the Curtin Singapore campus.

The role is responsible for ensuring the efficient, effective, and equitable delivery of high-quality academic programs in alignment with the legislative, regulatory, and academic frameworks of both Curtin College and Curtin Singapore. Key responsibilities include the development and implementation of a quality learning and teaching framework, coordinate program design with Curtin College and accreditation processes, effective management of academic resources, including sessional and ongoing teaching staff, and the provision of academic guidance and support aimed at enhancing the overall student experience.

2. Key Relationships

• Pro Vice-Chancellor and President, Curtin Singapore

• Academic Director, Curtin College Perth

• College Director and Principal, Curtin College Perth

• Director of Academic Services and team

• Director of Studies (English)

• Director of Marketing and Admissions

3. Key Result Areas

• Foster innovative teaching and learning strategies that are aligned with Curtin College’s academic approach.

• Manage ongoing and sessional teaching staff, including their ongoing professional development in their discipline-specific knowledge, as well as contemporary teaching, learning and assessment practices.

• Nominate suitably qualified teaching staff for approval by the Curtin College Academic Director.

• Oversee and undertake the implementation of agreed quality assurance processes with Curtin College, ensuring all teaching staff complete induction and professional development requirements.

• Oversee the timely production, quality control and publication of approved teaching and learning materials, ensuring accurate documentation of approvals and version controls.

• Plan unit offerings for each study period with Academic Services and Curtin College, ensuring appropriate record keeping of college approvals and versions.

• Contribute to academic benchmarking processes, including the administration and analysis of Singapore Curtin College student evaluations.

• Collaborate with colleagues to implement effective processes for evaluating, assessing, and continuous improvement of course delivery.

• Contribute to the preparation and submission of academic committee reports for both Curtin College Perth and Curtin Singapore.

• Provide academic advice to students on program requirements, academic policies and procedures, program progression and other student academic matters.

• Build and maintain strong and effective working relationships with staff at Curtin College Perth, Curtin University Perth and other global campuses.

• Support academic leadership in managing and processing cases related to academic integrity breaches.

• Carry out additional duties as requested by the Director and Head of Academic Services, including support for student recruitment activities.

4. Qualifications and Selection Criteria

• PhD in a discipline relevant to the programs offered by Curtin College.

• Demonstrated excellence in academic leadership and management within a higher education environment.

• Strong operational aptitude with the ability to build strong, sustainable academic teams, manage resources effectively within budget constraints, and coordinate a broad range of academic functions.

• Successful track record in fostering and implementing change initiatives.

• Substantial experience in curriculum design and development, with demonstrated ability to manage and evaluate teaching and learning effectiveness.

• Demonstrated experience in effective learning and teaching, including ability to develop scholarly, innovative and flexible approaches to teaching and the facilitation of learning.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and engage both students and staff.

• Proven success in working collaboratively and an ability to build highly productive relationships across a diverse range of internal stakeholders and external partners.

The Academic Director provides strategic support and advice to the PVC & CEO on academic, teaching and learning, research, policy, and student matters at Newcastle Australia IHE. Responsible for interaction with the different Colleges and Schools in the University of Newcastle (UON), Australia and Singapore office. The incumbent will also manage the day-to-day academic matters of Newcastle Australia IHE as well as the staff reporting to this position.

Responsibilities

Supervision Management, and Leadership

• Provide academic leadership for Newcastle Australia IHE academic staff and coordinate/manage academic matters with partners, stakeholders, Colleges, and Schools at UON.
• Provide effective governance and management of the academic operations to achieve the Newcastle Australia IHE’s strategic goals.
• Lead the academic team consisting of Program Coordinators/Convenors, Course Co-ordinators, Teaching and Learning Advisor, full-time and sessional academic staff.
• Work collaboratively with the Newcastle Australia IHE Executive Committee and professional staff teams to achieve academic excellence.
• Provide leadership to improve the quality and quantum of research outputs.
• Take responsibility and provide overall leadership to academic staff, Program coordinators, Course Coordinators, and learning support staff.

Strategic and Operational Planning

• Advise and support the PVC & CEO in academic matters, including the development of Newcastle Australia IHE strategic, corporate, and operational plans.
• Provide leadership and drive program and course development, and accreditation processes.
• Manage operational matters consistent with an academic unit, including academic planning, and ensure adequate staffing and resourcing across all programs.
• Lead, promote and evaluate innovative teaching practices that are aligned with Faculty and University strategic directions and contemporary pedagogical approaches in higher education.
• Responsible for improvement of academic standards, and the implementation of continuous quality improvement mechanisms.
• Oversee and ensure PCs and CCs and academic staff fulfil their roles and responsibilities.
• Implement and review, in consultation with the PVC & CEO and the Executive Committee, Newcastle Australia IHE’s Academic Workload model.
• Conduct Newcastle Australia IHE academic staff performance review and development (PRD) and manage academic staff performance.
• Work closely with academic staff, and Student and Academic Services team to devise initiatives to enhance overall student satisfaction and experience.
• Develop appropriate action plans to address teaching and learning evaluations such as SFC, SFT, Graduate surveys; and Focus groups.
• Manage student feedback/complaints in consultation with the PCs, CCs, and the PVC & CEO (Singapore).
• Ensure program compliance with the University’s academic policies and procedures as well as CPE requirements.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports for Newcastle Australia IHE Executive Committee.

Research and Innovation

• Promote and develop research capacity and performance achieving a good record of publications in quality research journals.
• Actively participate in collaborative research in priority areas mentioned above, funded by competitive grants.
• Responsible for developing research strategies and training for enhancing Newcastle Australia IHE research profile and performance.
• Prepare the annual budget for research and student-centred activities across all programs with input from PCs.
• Effective co-supervision of Honours and PhD students (if applicable).

Service and Engagement

• Create and maintain a team-based management style, fostering an open, consultative environment.
• Develop and continue to improve links between NAIHE and UON Colleges and Schools as well as other University centres and local communities.
• Develop and enhance external networks and strategic partnerships, collaborating with business, industry, government and NAIHE’s community regionally, nationally, and internationally.
• Contribute to decision-making processes and serve on relevant School and University committees.
• Support the PVC & CEO in the development and, upon approval, implementation of policies, processes, and procedures related to undergraduate and postgraduate student services.
• Participate in professional activities (e.g. in-house training, Graduation events, corporate social responsibility initiatives, company functions, etc.).
• Participate in promotional or marketing activities (if requested by Management) such as program previews, education fairs, overseas teaching /recruiting trips, etc.

Other Administration

• Serve as a member of a project committee (if required).
• Undertake any other duties relevant and appropriate to this level or as directed by the PVC & CEO, Newcastle Australia IHE.

Requirements

• Completion of a doctoral qualification in business management or related discipline with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated research potential, such as journal publications, books, book chapters, and conference papers.
• Evidence of lecturing and/or tutoring skills and a commitment to the delivery of high-quality teaching and innovation in undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching and course development, including course co-ordination and curriculum design.
• Demonstrated experience of working on research projects collaboratively across disciplines locally, regionally, and internationally, including the ability to coordinate research projects.
• Demonstrated experience in taking ownership and driving innovation, process improvement and contributing to overall corporate operations.
• Evidence of high-level interpersonal skills including advocacy, multidisciplinary teamwork, leadership, negotiation, mediation and the ability to participate in a team environment demonstrating clear communication and mutual respect for others.
• Ability to make sound decisions within your sphere of responsibility and take responsibility for delivering to plan and on time.
• Ability to build and develop relationships and networks in a consultative and collaboratively manner forming mutually beneficial partnerships resulting in positive outcomes.
• Ability to embrace change in response to new initiatives, strategic direction, or due to external requirements.
• Knowledge of, and experience in adhering to workplace policies and procedures in the areas of work health safety, equity, diversity and promoting a respectful workplace culture.

Desirable requirement

• Knowledge of/experience in ERF and Edutrust accreditation

(Only shortlisted candidates will be notified)

Job Scopes

- Managing curriculum development and review

- Supervising teacher quality assessment periodically

- Managing the accreditation of school courses

- Ensuring student examination arrangements conform set requirements of the school

- Enforcing policies stipulated in the school’s regulations

- Arranging training for staff, among others.

Skills & Requirements

- 1 to 3 year management experience

-High level of written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to encourage teamwork and solicit ideas of teachers

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

- Advanced knowledge in implementing plans to respond to academic-related issues

Job Scopes

- Managing curriculum development and review

- Supervising teacher quality assessment periodically

- Managing the accreditation of school courses

- Ensuring student examination arrangements conform set requirements of the school

- Enforcing policies stipulated in the school’s regulations

- Arranging training for staff, among others.

Skills & Requirements

- 1 to 3 year management experience

-High level of written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to encourage teamwork and solicit ideas of teachers

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

- Advanced knowledge in implementing plans to respond to academic-related issues

Job Scopes

- Managing curriculum development and review

- Supervising teacher quality assessment periodically

- Managing the accreditation of school courses

- Ensuring student examination arrangements conform set requirements of the school

- Enforcing policies stipulated in the school’s regulations

- Arranging training for staff, among others.

Skills & Requirements

- 1 to 3 year management experience

-High level of written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to encourage teamwork and solicit ideas of teachers

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

- Advanced knowledge in implementing plans to respond to academic-related issues

1. Overview and Objective of the Role

Reporting to the Director and Head of Academic Services, the Academic Director provides strategic academic leadership and oversight for the Curtin College Diploma programs delivered at the Curtin Singapore campus.

The role is responsible for ensuring the efficient, effective, and equitable delivery of high-quality academic programs in alignment with the legislative, regulatory, and academic frameworks of both Curtin College and Curtin Singapore. Key responsibilities include the development and implementation of a quality learning and teaching framework, coordinate program design with Curtin College and accreditation processes, effective management of academic resources, including sessional and ongoing teaching staff, and the provision of academic guidance and support aimed at enhancing the overall student experience.

2. Key Relationships

• Pro Vice-Chancellor and President, Curtin Singapore

• Academic Director, Curtin College Perth

• College Director and Principal, Curtin College Perth

• Director of Academic Services and team

• Director of Studies (English)

• Director of Marketing and Admissions

3. Key Result Areas

• Foster innovative teaching and learning strategies that are aligned with Curtin College’s academic approach.

• Manage ongoing and sessional teaching staff, including their ongoing professional development in their discipline-specific knowledge, as well as contemporary teaching, learning and assessment practices.

• Nominate suitably qualified teaching staff for approval by the Curtin College Academic Director.

• Oversee and undertake the implementation of agreed quality assurance processes with Curtin College, ensuring all teaching staff complete induction and professional development requirements.

• Oversee the timely production, quality control and publication of approved teaching and learning materials, ensuring accurate documentation of approvals and version controls.

• Plan unit offerings for each study period with Academic Services and Curtin College, ensuring appropriate record keeping of college approvals and versions.

• Contribute to academic benchmarking processes, including the administration and analysis of Singapore Curtin College student evaluations.

• Collaborate with colleagues to implement effective processes for evaluating, assessing, and continuous improvement of course delivery.

• Contribute to the preparation and submission of academic committee reports for both Curtin College Perth and Curtin Singapore.

• Provide academic advice to students on program requirements, academic policies and procedures, program progression and other student academic matters.

• Build and maintain strong and effective working relationships with staff at Curtin College Perth, Curtin University Perth and other global campuses.

• Support academic leadership in managing and processing cases related to academic integrity breaches.

• Carry out additional duties as requested by the Director and Head of Academic Services, including support for student recruitment activities.

4. Qualifications and Selection Criteria

• PhD in a discipline relevant to the programs offered by Curtin College.

• Demonstrated excellence in academic leadership and management within a higher education environment.

• Strong operational aptitude with the ability to build strong, sustainable academic teams, manage resources effectively within budget constraints, and coordinate a broad range of academic functions.

• Successful track record in fostering and implementing change initiatives.

• Substantial experience in curriculum design and development, with demonstrated ability to manage and evaluate teaching and learning effectiveness.

• Demonstrated experience in effective learning and teaching, including ability to develop scholarly, innovative and flexible approaches to teaching and the facilitation of learning.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and engage both students and staff.

• Proven success in working collaboratively and an ability to build highly productive relationships across a diverse range of internal stakeholders and external partners.

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