Director Job in Sydney 2000, New South Wales Australia

Director

Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years. The University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines spread across 10 faculties and about 100 sub-divisions of studies and learning. There are over 23,400 undergraduate and postgraduate students coming from 50 countries, and more than 1,200 members of academic and academic-related staff, many of whom are internationally renowned.
Director of
Centre for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL)
(Ref.: 201200221)
Applications are now invited for the appointment as Director of CETL (at the level of Professor/Associate Professor) from as soon as possible. The appointment will initially be made on a fi ve-year fi xed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal.
CETL is the prime unit in the University that promotes best practices in pedagogy and assessment at HKU and plays a key role in supporting the implementation of university policies in relation to teaching and learning. It has established a strong track record in its active engagement with Faculties, and in the scholarship of teaching and learning. Further information about the Centre can be obtained at http://www.cetl.hku.hk /.
The appointee is expected to provide leadership in the following areas: (a) advise and support Faculties on curriculum design, pedagogy and assessment, and facilitate collaboration amongst Faculties in connection with the implementation of 4-year undergraduate curriculum reform in 2012; (b) provide academic staff development courses, seminars and workshops; (c) conduct research on student learning experiences and outcomes as part of an evidence-based approach to quality enhancement; and (d) keep the mission and the structure of the Centre under regular review to ensure that it takes a proactive role in advancing teaching and learning in the University.
Applicants should have a track record of providing leadership in the enhancement of teaching and learning at university, outstanding research and publications in the areas of teaching, learning and/or assessment in higher education, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with academic staff in Faculties on curriculum and pedagogical innovation in their respective disciplines, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in leading a centre of similar nature and in promoting eLearning would be a clear advantage.
This is a re-advertisement. Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisements (Ref.: 20100558, 20110162 and 201100734) need not re-apply.
A globally competitive remuneration package commensurate with the appointee’s qualifi cations and experience will be offered. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefi ts scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary, as well as leave, and medical benefi ts. Housing benefi ts will be provided as applicable.
Applicants should send a completed application form (with a C.V.) to cetlsen@hku.hk Application forms (341/1111) can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc . Further particulars can be obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk /. Review of applications will continue until April 30, 2012. The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only shortlisted applicants will be notifi ed of the application result.
The University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a No-Smoking Policy

This ad appeared in The Australian on 20 Mar 12

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