Casual Academic Teaching Staff - ICT Degree Programs/ Courses

Casual Academic Teaching Staff - IT Degree Programs/ Courses (UniSc Adelaide)

University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) has partnered with the Education Centre of Australia (ECA) to open a campus in Adelaide in 2024, offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs to international students, commencing with postgraduate programs from the UniSC School of Science, Technology and Engineering (STE).

We are seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced individuals to teach courses (subjects) in one or more of the following postgraduate degree programs:

• Master of Information and Communications Technology
• Master of Cyber Security and Forensics

You will work closely with the Academic Lead-IT Programs to ensure that all courses are delivered and assessed to the requirements of the University; and any external agencies/ professional bodies.

Successful candidates will need to commence in time for launch of the first programs in mid-July 2024. You will be employed by ECA as an academic employee (Lecturing/Tutoring level). The UniSC Adelaide campus is located at 182 Victoria Square Adelaide. All teaching staff are accountable to the UniSC Adelaide Academic Director and Principal, Professor Roberta Crouch.

Areas of Subject Expertise:

• Management Informatics
• Managing Data
• Programming
• Cybersecurity
• Digital investigation and Cybersecurity
• Project Management
• Cryptography, Blockchain and Security
• Cyber Laws and Rules of Evidence
• Device and Network Security
• Machine Learning
• Digital Forensics
• Network Forensics

The sequence of courses (subjects) will vary across the initial Master’s degree programs.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality interactive teaching to students in accordance with UniSC curricula.
• Manage the UniSC LMS for delivery of specific courses (subjects/ units).
• Create and maintain an innovative learning environment for students to meet learning outcomes and satisfactorily complete their assessment tasks.
• Identify students who are ‘at risk’ of failing a unit and assist them via the appropriate referral to the Academic Lead- IT Programs / Learning Support Coordinator.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development sessions.
• Provide ongoing student support both face to face and online through email and the UniSC LMS.
• Assure the quality of the assessment and examinations processes as directed by the Academic Lead- IT Programs.
• Support the Academic Lead- IT Programs when required through administrative requirements and completion of reports.
• Assist in accreditation efforts for programs seeking official recognition.
• Research and integrate emerging technologies into curriculum design and instructional materials.
• Contribute to faculty mentorship by supporting junior staff and new lecturers in adjusting to course requirements.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary collaboration between business and IT departments for holistic learning experiences.
• Maintaining research currency by staying updated on academic and industry developments.
• Helping assess credit transfer.
• Adhere to UniSC policies and procedures as instructed by the relevant Academic Lead.
• Ensure UniSC courses are offered in compliance with all legislative and quality requirements, particularly those prescribed by the ESOS Act.

As the successful candidate, you will ideally have:

• A postgraduate level qualification (PhD) in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in teaching university level courses.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Experience with teaching international students.
• Relevant professional and/or industry experience is desirable.
• Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching is desirable.
• Cisco CCNA and/or CCNP certificate is desirable.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.

In return we will offer you:

• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• An energetic culture that inspires and supports excellence in our employees
• Work/life balance
• Continuous support in your professional development
• Employee assistance program with Uprise (6 session per year for staff and direct family members)
• Professional development programs
• Travel insurance discount
• Wellbeing brands discounts
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning

EEO Statement

At ECA, our organisational values include ‘Equal opportunity and Social inclusion’ and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people living with a disability, women, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid full working rights visa for a reasonable period.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Due to the expected high volume of responses only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For further information on this role, to gain an insight into the team or if you need assistance/accommodation due to a disability please email Professor Roberta Crouch at rcrouch@usc.edu.au

Thank you for your interest in a position with the ECA Group at University of Sunshine Coast, Adelaide Campus!