Academic Director and Associate Dean (Education), The Hotel School Australia

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Job title: Academic Director and Associate Dean (Education), The Hotel School Australia

Company: Southern Cross University

Job description: Academic Director and Associate Dean (Education), The Hotel School AustraliaEmployer Location Brisbane / Sydney / Melbourne, Australia Salary $161,784 to $207,573 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation Closing date 19 Feb 2025View more categoriesView less categoriesJob Type , , Contract Type HoursSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.

  • Competitive salary package reflecting your expertise, impact and industry focus
  • Exciting senior academic role influencing the next generation of hotel leaders
  • 3 CBD location choices to suit your lifestyle – Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne

About usSouthern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience with demonstrated improvement in student success. In 2024, Southern Cross University placed 100th in the world in the Times Higher Education Young University Ranking.The Hotel School Australia is a unique educational collaboration between Southern Cross University and SCU Ventures, operating university campuses in Australia’s east coast capital cities of Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. In 2024, The Hotel School celebrates its 35th year, proudly offering quality hotel management programs for well over three decades.About the opportunityThe Academic Director and Associate Dean (Education) will be a dynamic senior leader, driving the academic success of The Hotel School Australia. Working closely with the Dean, this role oversees the academic and curricular management of the hotel management discipline, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning, and course material delivery. The position is responsible for the efficient management of academic programs, aligning with the University’s Strategic Plan and SCU Ventures’ operational goals. The role will also foster a culture of scholarly inquiry within The Hotel School and SCU Ventures. Your core responsibilities will include:

  • Contribute to strategic planning, course portfolio development, and the establishment of Key Performance Indicators in collaboration with the Dean.
  • Fulfill roles of Associate Dean (Education), Course Coordinator, and Academic Integrity Officer for the Educational Partnerships Board.
  • Foster a culture of scholarly outcomes in alignment with the SCU Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (SoLT) Framework.
  • Actively participate and lead in unit coordination, teaching delivery, and student support to ensure academic progress.
  • Oversee the quality of academic staff teaching, identifying staffing needs, and ensure the alignment of teaching with the Hotel School’s programs.
  • Lead or participate in academic committees, implement educational goals aligned with the University’s Strategic Plan, and ensure quality and consistency in course delivery, student success, and feedback evaluation.

About youYou will be passionate about student teaching and supporting student learning and have a keen interest in academic innovation. More specifically, you will have:

  • A doctoral qualification and extensive experience in higher education leadership, course development, and teaching innovation.
  • A strong scholarly record or publication history in hotel management, hospitality, tourism, or related fields such as higher education, strategy, and business.
  • Experience in higher education collaborations and third-party partnerships.
  • Knowledge of academic governance and regulatory frameworks for higher education in Australia.
  • Proven ability to innovate and build academic, professional, and industry partnerships, particularly within the hotel and hospitality sectors.
  • A track record of successful course outcomes, with evidence of academic performance, student surveys, and retention improvements.

Salary and benefitsOur staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:

  • Full time, 5-year fixed term senior appointment
  • Located at either Brisbane, QLD, Sydney, NSW or Melbourne, VIC. Generous relocation support available.
  • Academic Level E. The base salary is $207,573 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $242,860.

[The level of appointment will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience and may be considered at a Level D also.]

  • The base salary for Academic Level D ranges from $161,784 – $177,948 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $208,199.

Find out more about working at SCU by visitingApplication requirementsApplicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description for the level of the position you are applying for by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contactingJob applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Further informationTo view the full position advertisement and details of the application process, please click on the APPLY button where you will be redirected to the Southern Cross University website.Closing Date: 11.30pm AEDT, 19 February 2025Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who are LGBTQI+.We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.Together, we are Transforming Tomorrow.Share this jobSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2015 – 2025 THE World Universities Insights Limited. Powered by Madgex Job Board SoftwareCloseBefore you apply –
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Expected salary: $161784 – 207573 per year

Location: Australia

Job date: Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:37:22 GMT

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