Open University of Catalonia

Full Time 1-year Fixed Term Contract Support course review and development and implementation across the University Base salary of $126,065 - 142,171 + 17% superannuation (increasing in June 2026) About the opportunity Join the Curriculum and Policy team and support course reviews, development and implementation across the University. As the Curriculum Development Specialist, you will support the review, development, implementation and ongoing continuous improvement of courses, ensuring alignment with curriculum principles, regulatory requirements, and professional accreditation standards. Working closely with faculties, University schools, and staff within the Division of the Academic Registrar and across the Education and Students Portfolio, you will contribute to meaningful reviews and continuous improvement initiatives that inform and enhance courses. Your key responsibilities will be to: collaborate closely with faculties, University schools, the Curriculum and Policy team, Division of the Academic Registrar, Education and Students Portfolio to support course reviews and development coordinate and contributing to course reviews, including data collection, analysis, benchmarking, and reporting support the implementation of recommendations arising from course reviews to improve courses prepare reports, executive summaries, and supporting documentation for review and quality assurance activities assist academic and professional staff in progressing course changes from development, to committee consideration and where applicable, implementation identify opportunities to improve workflows, documentation processes, and operational practices across course development activities About you demonstrated experience in course development, course review, and the implementation in a university context extensive knowledge of curriculum design, assessment, and quality assurance frameworks and higher education legislation strong understanding of university governance structures, including corporate and academic governance requirements proven experience preparing reports, executive documentation, and detailed written recommendations for diverse stakeholder groups. experience managing complex stakeholder relationships across academic and professional teams in a university context excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision. To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. Work Rights You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 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. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require any reasonable adjustments or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Cunningham, Recruitment Operations by email nicole.cunningham@sydney.edu.au Applications will close 10th May 11:59pm © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 10 May 2026 11:59 PM

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.  We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role Accommodation Services manages over 5750 residential places for students, staff and visitors at the University of Surrey in Guildford. We are seeking a professional with experience of financial administration including invoicing and amendments to invoices, processing supplier invoices and other payments, communication with customers and sharing information with other stakeholders. You will ensure appropriate procedures are followed and ensure that the financial policies of the University and Accommodation Services are followed. You will assist the Finance and Planning Manager to plan and monitor the budget of £50M and support the overall work of Accommodation Services including attendance at events such as Open Days and Welcome Weekend. You will be provided with training about our policies, procedures and the services we offer and you will be required to display a proactive approach in problem-solving skills for our customers. Once trained you will work with minimal supervision and be able to manage the day-to-day planning of your work. You would deal with enquires via email, telephone and in person in a polite and professional manner, taking responsibility for ensuring queries are answered. Whilst maintaining strict adherence to data protection legislation. About You You must have excellent accuracy and attention to detail skills and be a confident computer user including Microsoft products (excel, outlook, word, etc) and preferably hospitality software and databases. How to Apply Please make your application online on the university website, please note CV’s will not be accepted. If you have any questions regarding the role please contact Sally Hinkinson, Finance and Planning Manager. S.hinkinson@surrey.ac.uk Please note, the University of Surrey reserves the right to extend or close this vacancy early based on Volume and Calibre of applications. Further details Job Description

Liverpool John Moores University is a proud civic institution, committed to widening participation, social mobility, and delivering education that transforms lives through high-quality teaching, inclusive learning, and strong student outcomes. We are seeking an exceptional senior leader in a newly established role of Director of Academic Registry and Teaching Excellence. We are seeking a values-driven, credible, and influential leader with extensive senior experience in higher education, a deep understanding of the regulatory and policy landscape, and a strong track record of delivering institution-wide change that improves teaching quality, student outcomes, and equality of opportunity. This is a rare opportunity to shape how academic governance, registry services, and learning and teaching excellence work together to advance LJMU’s civic mission and deliver an outstanding, inclusive, and outcomes-focused student experience. Reporting to the Registrar and Chief Operating Officer and the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience), the postholder will provide strategic, University-wide leadership across Academic Registry, academic quality, and teaching and learning excellence. The role brings together academic governance, registry services, and teaching excellence to ensure that institutional frameworks, systems, and practice work coherently to support student success across the full student lifecycle. The Director will position Academic Registry as a strategic enabler of inclusive teaching, curriculum quality, and student outcomes, ensuring that academic governance, policies, and processes actively support access, continuation, attainment, and progression for all learners. They will champion a culture of continuous excellence, embedding evidence-informed and inclusive practice across teaching, learning, assessment, and academic administration. Working in close partnership with senior academic colleagues, the Director will lead the delivery of the University’s Teaching, Learning and Student Success priorities, aligning learning design, assessment practice, academic regulations, and student support with institutional commitments on equality of opportunity and social mobility. The role will provide institutional leadership for engagement with the Office for Students (OfS), including oversight of regulatory compliance, outcomes-based monitoring, and the strategic delivery and evaluation of the University’s Access and Participation Plan (APP). The postholder will have overarching responsibility for safeguarding academic standards and the integrity of awards, while ensuring that teaching quality and student outcomes are evidenced through robust data, evaluation, and enhancement activity. They will lead LJMU’s institutional approach to the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), ensuring that TEF principles are embedded into ongoing enhancement rather than treated as a periodic exercise, and that the University presents a clear, credible narrative of teaching excellence and impact. The Director will oversee the full student lifecycle across undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and postgraduate research provision, including partner delivery, ensuring that registry services, quality frameworks, and digital systems support effective academic delivery and a seamless student experience. They will represent the University with key sector and regulatory bodies, including the OfS, PSRBs, and other national partners. As a member of the University Leadership Team, the Director will lead high-performing professional teams, manage significant resources, and contribute to institution-wide strategy, transformation, and delivery. They will provide clear leadership and accountability for academic quality, teaching excellence, and student outcomes, working collaboratively with Faculties and professional services to drive improvement at scale. Candidates will have proven success in delivering institution-wide initiatives that have improved student outcomes, teaching quality or regulatory compliance as well as extensive experience of external review and evaluation, for example, as an External Examiner, working directly with Professional Body Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies or as QAA Reviewer. They will also have extensive experience of working with the Office for Students regulatory framework and demonstrable leadership of Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) strategy, submissions, or institution-wide teaching excellence activity.  Demonstrable experience of driving through change in a large, complex organisation and an ability to explain and discuss education and student experience activities are also key. In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction, and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.  Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Clare Milsom (Registrar and Chief Operating Officer) at: c.v.milsom@ljmu.ac.uk and/or Professor Phil Vickerman (Pro-Vice Chancellor, Student Experience) at: p.vickerman@ljmu.ac.uk. We would encourage applications from all individuals who meet the advert criteria, but would particularly encourage applications from women; ethnically diverse groups, LGBTQ+ groups; and disabled people. The University is proud of its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and endeavours to cultivate a staff base that is representative of society. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.  Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.