Position No / 16255
Faculty/Centre / Faculty of Health Science and Community Studies
Classification / Course Leader 1 to 4 (H.EDC1 to H.EDC4)
Salary Range / $93,064 p.a. to $99,557 p.a. pro-rata
Prepared By / Dean, Faculty of Health Science and Community Studies, Holmesglen
Associate Professor, University of Canberra
Date / October 2012
Reference No / 3888060014
Approved By / Associate Director, Human Resources
Primary Objectives of Position / 1.Provide academic leadership and coordination for the University of CanberraBachelor of Justice Studies program at Holmesglen’s Waverley Campus.
2.Develop, implement and facilitate contemporary teaching methodologies.
3.Foster a culture of ongoing professional development and scholarly enquiry within the Faculty of Health Science & Community Studies.
4.Provide leadership in the establishment of research activities with an emphasis on student learning and professional practice, within the Faculty and in collaboration with key industry partners.
5.Take a leadership role in developing and maintaining effective relationships and partnerships with industry, professional bodies and the wider community.
6.Ensure quality assurance, course accreditation, and re-accreditation requirements are met at a high standard and in alignment with University of Canberra and Holmesglen requirements.
Manager/Supervisor /
- Dean, Faculty of Health Science & Community Studies
- Head of Department, Social Science
Role of Position / Provide academic leadership and coordination for the University of Canberra Bachelor of Justice Studies program at Holmesglen; including lead and manage curriculum development, course development and review, and course accreditation processes.
Role Of Subordinates (Where Applicable) / Teaching staff report to the Course Leader in matters relating to curriculum, teaching and assessment. (In all operational matters these staff report to the Head of Department and Dean).
Internal Communication Requirements /
- Head of Department
- Dean
- Academic staff
- Administrative staff
- Higher Education Administrative Coordinator
- Student Services
- International Centre
- Library staff
- Students and prospective students
External Communication Requirements /
- University of Canberra Bachelor of Justice Studies team.
- Industry partners
- Professional bodies / associations
- Universities and VET providers
Specific Accountabilities / 1.Provide academic leadership for the program to ensure the highest standards of delivery.
2.Liaise extensively with the University of Canberra (UC) Bachelor of Justice Studies team to ensure program delivery at the Waverley campus is consistent with delivery at the UC.
3.Advise the Head of Department and Dean in relation the recruitment and selection of high quality teaching and support staff and assist in the recruiting process.
4.Assist the Head of Department and Dean in the establishment of a course timetable.
5.Establish and lead teaching teams:
-Set up and facilitate regular (weekly or fortnightly) meetings throughout each semester.
-Ensure effective and supportive communication processes are established.
-Facilitate planning and review workshops as appropriate
6.Develop and update course information in consultation with the UC Justice Studies team.
7.Oversee and contribute to the development and ongoing monitoring of high quality course materials.
8.Participate in the further development of the Bachelor of Justice Studies.
9.Provide quality teaching within identified areas of expertise.
10.Implement appropriate teaching, learning and assessment strategies to ensure optimum student learning outcomes are achieved.
11.Promote and support a range of modes of delivery to meet client needs, including on-line delivery and on-line support where appropriate.
12.Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of all subject areas in compliance with UC and Holmesglen continual improvement policies and accreditation requirements.
13.Work collaboratively with the Head of Department, Dean and teaching team members to address any issues arising from course and subject evaluations in an effective and timely manner.
14.Actively participate in the Health Science & Community Studies Academic Committee.
15.Provide reports to the above Committee as requested by the Chair.
16.Foster a culture of scholarship within the Faculty of Health Science & Community Studies:
-Provide leadership and mentorship to junior colleagues in relation to teaching, research, publication and community involvement;
-Facilitate education and professionally focused research activities within the Faculty of Health Science & Community Studies; and
-Provide leadership in the establishment of research activities in collaboration with key industry partners
17.Participate in ongoing professional development as agreed in annual Performance Development Plan.
18.Assist the Head of Department in the planning of professional development activities for staff teaching within the Bachelor of Justice Studies.
19.Maintain student records and statistics ensuring that organisational timelines are met.
20.Lead the process of student selection and enrolment for the Bachelor of Justice Studies.
21.Provide counselling and support to students in relation to course advice and academic progress.
22.Identify and appropriately refer students requiring personal counselling support to the Student Counselling service.
23.Plan, coordinate and monitor regular course meetings to enable effective planning, monitoring and evaluation to occur.
24.Develop and maintain effective procedures to monitor attendance, assessment and final resulting.
25.Actively support the Faculty in the planning, implementation and evaluation of marketing activities.
Qualifications / Minimum
- Relevant Law degree.
- Relevant higher degree.
- Current valid drivers licence.
- Relevant PhD (or demonstrated progress towards).
- Tertiary adult education / teaching qualification.
Knowledge / Minimum
- Proven capability to teach in a range of legal areas including criminal law, evidence law, criminology, and justice studies.
- Demonstrated understanding of contemporary tertiary teaching and learning methodologies.
- Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary issues related to Justice Studies
- Capacity to develop and implement on-line learning activities and distance education.
- Active involvement in relevant committees and / or board structures.
Experience /
- Relevant experience in teaching and supervision and administration at an undergraduate level in the Justice Studies area.
- Demonstrated relevant experience in the development, delivery and evaluation of undergraduate curriculum.
- Experience in legal practice or other field of law in action
Skills /
- High level communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and effectively lead teams.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to actively engage with, develop and maintain effective relationships with key industry stakeholders, professional associations and other education institutions.
- Ability to work towards defined vision and organisational strategic goals.
Key Selection Criteria / 1.Demonstrated relevant experience in the coordination, development, delivery and evaluation of undergraduate programs and subjects.
2.Proven capability to teach in one or more legal areas including criminal law, evidence law, criminology and justice studies.
3.Demonstrated understanding of contemporary curriculum models and frameworks and tertiary teaching and learning methodologies.
4.Experience in legal practice or in the justice sector and comprehensive knowledge of contemporary issues related to Justice Studies.
5.High level communication and interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to build and effectively lead teams.
6.Sound understanding of primary research methodologies and demonstrated experience in conference presentation and scholarly publication.
7.Ability to actively engage with, develop and maintain effective relationships with key industry stakeholders, professional associations and other education institutions.
8.Demonstrated commitment to Justice Studies education and service delivery.
Note /
- The Incumbent may be required to perform his/her duties at any campus or location controlled by the Board or elsewhere as directed.
- The Incumbent must have the ability to travel.
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