Job Description for Degree Lecturer



JOB DESCRIPTIONPosition Title:Deputy Dean (ZYUEIT Joint Education Programme)Job Purpose:To fulfil the role of ensuring compliance with EIT and NZQA requirements for the EIT Data Science and Communication College and be responsible for providing academic leadership, quality control services, administrative coordination and staff support for the delivery of EIT Programmes at Zhejiang Yuexiu University of Foreign Languages, Shaoxing City, China.Nature of Position:Permanent full time appointmentConditions of Service:EIT Manager Individual Employment AgreementLocation:Zhejiang Yuexiu University, Shaoxing City, China and will involve travel back to EIT in New ZealandResponsible to:Executive Dean, Commerce and TechnologyKey Functional Relationships:EIT Executive DeansEIT Heads of School & EIT Faculty Administration ManagersEIT Programme Co-ordinatorsEIT International Marketing & EIT Student Support StaffOther EIT Faculty StaffEIT Faculty Research MentorZYU Deans and Deputy DeansZYU Lecturers & ZYU Support StaffEIT Students at ZYUInternational College Joint Management CommitteeOther Functional Relationships:EIT Programme Cluster CommitteeOther EIT staffMember of ZYU Teaching CommitteeMember of ZYU Academic CommitteeOther ZYU staffAchievement Areas:Teaching and LearningQuality ManagementAssessment and EvaluationResearchPersonal/Professional DevelopmentCommunication and Team BuildingHuman ResourcesResource ManagementGeneralKEY TASKSTeaching and Learning Ensure all teaching quality is of the highest possible standard and provide academic leadership in teaching and learning to all parties involved in the International CollegeTo ensure that the teaching by ZYU staff matches the courses descriptors and EIT learning and assessment resources and EIT standards of teaching.To ensure that cross credited courses remain taught to the course descriptor approved by the EIT Programme Cluster Committee (PCC).Manage and guide the delivery of programmes to the highest standardImplement learning strategies that ensure the success of international college students.Ensure the provision of excellent pastoral care and support of studentsQuality Management Implement quality policies and practices as outlined in the EIT Quality Management System (QMS) for both EIT taught and ZYU taught coursesCoordinate and act on programme, course and tutor evaluations and report findings to the Programme Cluster Committee and the ZYU Academic Committee as appropriate.Coordinate self assessment and evaluation processes; and degree monitoring requirements; and report the outcomes to the Programme Cluster Committee and the ZYU Teaching Committee.Conduct manager observations of teaching practice of both ZYU and EIT teaching staff.Ensure students have access to accurate admission information, meet appropriate entry criteria and that students are correctly enrolled in EIT’s student and learning management systems.Assist students and act on concerns and investigate and manage complaints, as appropriateImplement EIT’s policy and procedure for academic integrity and act on breaches of academic misconduct.Develop and implement high quality educational, administrative and human resources practices.Research Implement strategies that enhance joint research between EIT and ZYUSupport EIT staff involved and ensure research active staff have three year research plans achieve negotiated outputs including participation in the PBRF (Public Based Research Fund)Demonstrate a commitment to support EIT/ZYU joint research and scholarly activitiesAssessment and EvaluationUndertake effective, valid and reliable evaluation of students and courses.Assess performance of students and give appropriate feedback.Monitor and review assessment and evaluation processes in line with academic regulations.Facilitate and ensure compliance with internal and external moderation of assessmentMaintain full and accurate student recordsReport to the ZYU Teaching Committee student academic and English Language progressPersonal/Professional DevelopmentKeep up to date with social, professional and technical and educational developments relevant to teaching topics through community and/or industry contact, reading, research and where possible attend appropriate courses / conferences.Participate in relevant professional groupsUndertake annual performance appraisal processReview own job description annually with the Executive DeanNegotiate own training and development plan with Executive Dean arising out of formative appraisal munication and Team BuildingMeet regularly with the EIT and ZYU programme/s teaching team.Attend relevant EIT and ZYU meetingsMaintain professional liaison with all EIT and ZYU staffDevelop and maintain professional networks.Develop positive and constructive working relationships with colleagues across EIT and ZYU campuses. Human ResourcesAssist with orientation of EIT staff into ZYU as required Provide support and assistance to EIT staff living abroad in Shaoxing City and provide personal support as appropriate.Ensure a safe work environment for EIT staff by adherence to EIT’s Health, Safety and Wellness plan for the International College.Resource ManagementAssist the Executive Deans and Heads of School to prepare their annual budgets.Ensure that ZYU provide the required classroom and teaching resources as agreed in the Teaching Services ContractWork with the ZYU Dean of the International College on annual timetablingGeneralUndertake other activities as may be required by the Executive Dean.PERSON SPECIFICATIONPOSITION:Deputy Dean – ZYU-EIT Joint Education ProgrammeKnowledge and ExperienceRecent experience in the New Zealand Tertiary Education Sector essentialRecent experience in the China university sector is desirableTeaching experience at tertiary level highly desiredKnowledge of curriculum development desirableExperience in developing and/or delivering learning and teaching for a range of delivery modes, including face-to-face and online desirable.Team Leadership experience highly desirableExperience in transnational education desirableSkills Well-developed oral, written, interpersonal and leadership skills essentialProven ability to plan and meet deadlines essentialGood organisational and administrative skills essentialProven ability to plan and co-ordinate academic delivery and activities with successful outcomes for studentsAbility to implement appropriate curriculaMandarin fluency and English fluency at IELTS Level 6.0 or above (highly desirable)Special AptitudesAn ability to participate fully as a team member across institutions and culturesAn understanding and appreciation of student learning and commitment to improving student learning skillsCommitted to designing and delivering quality programmes to required and agreed standardsAn understanding and appreciation of cultural issues and commitment to the development of a culturally sensitive working environmentA commitment to quality education principles, processes and measuresPersonal AttributesHigh degree of professional judgement and integrityFriendly and approachable mannerFlexible and responsiveInnovative with strong self-motivationQualificationsBachelor’s degree essentialMaster of Educational Leadership or equivalent postgraduate qualification highly desirableTeaching qualification an advantage ................
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