Lecturer in Management

Job Description

Position Purpose

As a Lecturer in Management you will be expected to prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, and workshops, and to assess students in the relevant discipline. This includes developing and supporting academic programs and working with the academic team at Curtin Singapore and Curtin Australia in the development of program change and innovation. The Lecturer in Management position is also expected to mentor and counsel students on academic matters and may also supervise honors, masters and PhD students.

A contribution to the School’s research output and impact is required. You will assume administrative tasks associated with normal teaching duties and will also contribute to School management and administration generally. You will be expected to participate in activities that foster and build further on existing links with government, industry, communities, and professions in Singapore and internationally.

The Lecturer in Management position will be within the School of Business and Entrepreneurship. The School delivers high quality personalised education and fosters a strong research culture that includes international collaboration, competitive grants, and high-quality publications.

Key Responsibility Areas

Teaching

This position is expected to contribute to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Management or related discipline.

This includes the following:

• Prepare and conduct classes in specified teaching areas in a variety of modes including face to face, blended and/or online
• Deliver innovative, engaging and industry relevant curriculum in specified teaching areas
• Diligently set and assess authentic assessment tasks
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality teaching
• Be attentive to and provide internationalisation opportunities in curriculum and pedagogy development
• Facilitate professional learning for the School’s students.
• Engage in professional development.

Academic Leadership

This position is expected to develop and support the academic programs and work with the academic team in the development of program change, innovation, and external accreditation. Other duties will include the following:

• Contribute to academic program development, unit development and the management activities of the School including assurance of learning and quality equivalent assessments.
• Actively contribute to the School’s industry-engaged learning

Research

This position is expected to contribute to the research culture, activities, and output of the School, both individually and as part of teams.

This may include the following:

• Research publications in quality refereed journals
• Research that is impactful and contributes to the discipline and practice
• Actively identify and promote collaborative research opportunities and contribute to the development of initiatives designed to enhance such links, including participating in the development of industry and competitive research grants

Student Mentoring

• Supervise Masters by Research and PhD students.
• Counsel students on academic matters
• Mentor students in industry-engaged learning placements
• Consult with students on careers and industry

Administration and Service

• Undertake local unit coordination at Curtin Singapore
• Attend appropriate meetings and committees at the School level and discipline level at Curtin Singapore and Curtin Australia
• Contribute to the effective administration of units within the discipline and across the School.
• Work cooperatively with professional staff to enhance the student experience.
• Be an active member of committees as required for the smooth running of the School
• Contribute to student recruitment activities and promote Curtin Singapore

Builds Relationships

• Maintain and develop professional and industry contacts that assist in the advancement of Curtin Singapore, and School objectives

Curtin Values

Commitment to Curtin’s Values of:

• Integrity: Acting ethically, honestly, and with fairness.
• Respect: Listening, valuing, and acknowledging others.
• Courage: Leading, taking responsibility, and questioning.
• Excellence: Striving for excellence and distinction.
• Impact: Empowering, enabling, and inspiring.

Other

• Undertake other responsibilities as directed by the PVC and President, and/or the Head of School of Business and Entrepreneurship.

Qualifications

Key Selection Criteria

Candidates are required to respond to each of the selection criteria.

Qualifications

• An earned doctoral qualification in the relevant discipline (Essential)
• A teaching qualification (Preferable)
• Membership of an appropriate professional body (Preferable)

Experience/Knowledge/Attributes

• Demonstrated ability to undertake teaching, associated administrative duties, coordination, and curriculum development at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. (Essential)
• Demonstrated commitment to leading edge/best practice education, including blended learning, online teaching, project-based learning, industry-based learning (Essential)
• Demonstrated commitment to research, a capacity in the use of a variety of research methods and a track record of publishing in discipline relevant quality academic journals (Essential)
• High level of oral and written communication skills in dealing with students, staff and contacts in the outside industry environment (Essential)
• Demonstrated ability to work productively and cooperatively with others in a team environment (Essential)
• Demonstrated ability, or potential, to attract research funding from sources external to the university or to contribute to funded research projects (Preferable)
• Demonstrated industry experience (Preferable)

Additional Information

• Annual Leave – Competitive leave entitlement for work-life balance.
• Medical & Dental – Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Learning & Development – Opportunities for continuous professional growth and skill development.