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cs0784384 Research Director http://www.educationcareer.net.au/jobs/4487-melbourne-institute-of-technology/84384 Research DirectorABOUT US
Melbourne Institute of Technology (MIT) is a leading Private institute of Higher Education with campuses in Melbourne and Sydney. We provide IT, Networking, Data Analytics, Business, Accounting and Engineering (Telecommunications) programs, at Bachelor and Master degree levels, to Australian and International students. With a vision to proactively develop innovative educational programs to meet industry needs, the Institute has recently introduced research degrees.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Research Director will provide leadership in the strategic evolution of the research culture at the Institute which includes the provisioning of appropriate infrastructure, academic and administrative resources and effective academic and industry networks to meet quality standards in accordance with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The appointee will direct the academic research and research training activities at the Institute and demonstrate outstanding performance and pre-eminence as a scholar of international standing as measured by indictors of activity, engagement, and quality and impact in accordance with the Institute’s academic performance framework. Reporting to the Executive Dean, The Director of Research is expected to meet or surpass the benchmarks of academic performance and demonstrate leadership in maintaining a stimulating, collegial and well-managed academic environment for the Institute.
Part-time role (0.6 FTE / 3 days a week)
This position requires a presence on campus to facilitate effective engagement with both staff and students, and as such, hybrid or work-from-home arrangements are not possible.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
A doctorate in a relevant discipline is mandatory
Prior experience as a Level E - Professor, or a minimum of five years as a Level D - Associate Professor
Prior significant experience in administering or coordinating courses at Masters or PhD levels
Achievement of national, and preferably international, eminence in an academic field relevant to the position, with:
demonstrated continuing involvement in learning and teaching and other forms of scholarship, and
demonstrated sustained active engagement and outstanding achievement in academic and administrative leadership in their discipline
Extensive publications in leading national and international journals and conference proceedings
Extensive supervision experience in research courses with evidence of innovation and effectiveness in student learning
Demonstrated evidence of academic leadership and successful teamwork
Demonstrated evidence of mentoring and management of academic staff
Successful competitive research grants
Experience in working with TEQSA and professional societies in accreditation of degree programs desirable.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Available at: https://www.mit.edu.au/about-us/jobs-mit Closes: May 5, 2024 VIC Melbourne Institute of Technology Teaching Jobs 23/04/2024 05/05/2024
23 Apr 2024;
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