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Director, Academic Accreditation, Veterinary Science

Employer
SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY
Location
Lismore, Australia
Salary
The total remuneration package is up to $208,199.
Closing date
17 Nov 2024
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  • Join a university that’s transforming tomorrow, today
  • Deliver education and research differently
  • Location choices suited to the Australian coastal lifestyle on the east coast

About us

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

About the opportunity

Southern Cross University’s Faculty of Science Engineering is seeking a Director Academic Accreditation Veterinary Science. The Director Academic Accreditation is a key position and will assist in establishing the new Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, and Bachelor of Veterinary Technology.  You will support students in their training, skills, and knowledge development necessary for veterinary practice. You will lead compliance with standards set by professional accrediting bodies. You will be outcomes-focused on our academic activities through liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Your core responsibilities will include:

  • To provide strategic academic leadership for the Veterinary accreditation processes to ensure compliance with professional standards and SCU requirements while adhering to rigorous timelines.
  • Ensure curriculum and assessments are innovative, current, and compliant with accreditation standards across course design and development, and teaching and learning activities.
  • Overseeing outcomes assessment, including data evaluation on graduate outcomes and curricular quality assurance.
  • Enhancing student experiences through retention strategies, support systems, and effectively addressing student concerns.

About you

You will be passionate about student teaching and supporting student learning and have a keen interest in health research. More specifically, you will have:

  • Completed tertiary studies in Veterinary Science, Doctorate or Bachelor Degree, and clinical experience in veterinary practice. Additionally, current registration or eligibility for registration as a veterinarian in Australia.
  • Successful record of managing veterinary accreditation processes in Australia.
  • Substantial experience and expertise in teaching within a Veterinary Science or Veterinary Medicine Course, with the ability to engage a network of animal or veterinary science industry and professional contacts in teaching and research activities.
  • Experience in designing curriculum and innovative learning experiences, and / or a post-graduate qualification in tertiary education.
  • Evidence of a relevant national research reputation as evidenced by publications, success in competitive grants and / or consultancy contracts.

Salary and benefits

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities.  This position is:

  • Full-time, continuing (permanent)
  • Located at Lismore, NSW 480. Generous relocation support available.
  • Academic Level D. The base salary ranges from $161,784 - $177,948 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $208,199.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Application requirements

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting jobs@scu.edu.au.

Further information

To view the full position advertisement and details of the application process, please click on the APPLY button where you will be redirected to the Southern Cross University website.

Closing Date: 11:30 pm AEST, 17 November 2024

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who are LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

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