Program Convenor MA – Ongoing, Full Time (5 days per week)
AFTRS is the national screen and audio school – the only Australian education institution to consistently make The Hollywood Reporter‘s prestigious annual list of the top film schools in the world. Working hand-in-hand with the screen and broadcast industries, AFTRS is a global centre of excellence that delivers the highest level of screen and audio education, training and research across Australia.
The Convenor is responsible for the quality of student learning experiences within the program. They ensure Course Learning Outcomes are delivered according to the approved curriculum. The Convenor manages the course’s delivery and works cross-divisionally to ensure production activities meet subject learning outcomes and appropriate support is given to students.
You will induct, coach and manage the Discipline Leads, and work with the teaching team to ensure high-quality, culturally safe and flexible learning environments through the implementation of inclusive teaching strategies and creative practice pedagogies. The Convenor contributes to and manages the teaching team’s participation in the annual cycle of the ongoing improvement of curriculum. Working collaboratively, you will propose curriculum and course changes. This role will engage and manage relationships with external industry partners, as required.
About the role:
As the Program Convenor – MA at AFTRS, you will:
- Oversee the delivery of a program curriculum that ensures Course Learning Outcomes are delivered according to the approved curriculum enabling students to achieve high-level outcomes, in a culturally safe learning environment.
- Oversee subject delivery and take the role of final decision-maker for emergent delivery issues, to ensure equity of outcome for students and the integrity of the program's learning aims are met.
- Lead a program teaching team that deploys best-practice creative practice pedagogies and flexible and inclusive teaching strategies.
- Manage the Discipline Leads, providing timely, actionable feedback as well as regular performance conversations and any identified supports or professional development.
- Participate in faculty recruitment, induction, and ongoing development to foster a diverse and multi-skilled teaching team, including reviews of teaching practice and professional development plans.
- Ensure all documentation relevant to delivery is produced to the agreed annual timetable, in accordance with academic governance requirements; and that all resourcing elements required can deliver learning outcomes in a fair and equitable manner.
- Ensure that current students have the relevant information and direction they need to successfully participate in their program. This includes providing advice to students, the Student Centre and the Director on variations to enrolment including subject choice and special consideration; resolving issues; and managing student curriculum partners or other student feedback group.
- Initiate, develop and manage constructive relationships with industry stakeholders to ensure the relevance of program design and support the development of graduate capabilities.
- Teach in your area of specialist knowledge as per the requirements of teaching.
- Create and maintain culturally and psychologically safe learning and working environments.
(Please see psotion description below to read full role accountabilities)
About you – you have:
- Substantial management experience in Higher Education or Further Education with the ability to effectively navigate conflict and lead, coach, manage, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
- Demonstrated experience of academic leadership including: strong knowledge of curriculum standards across Australian Qualifications Framework levels; the higher education quality compliance environment; and the application of student and stakeholder feedback in the continuous improvement of curriculum.
- Demonstrated experience in the co-creation and co-determination of learning content, including the ability to collaboratively and proactively problem solve to deliver a high-quality program.
- Experience in supporting quality learning outcomes and managing complex student needs.
- Experience in creating culturally and psychologically safe learning and working environments.
- Substantial recent experience of working in the Australian screen and audio industry.
- A live industry network to draw from and a view of future needs based on current and emerging trends.
- Hold a relevant Doctoral degree OR have the ability to establish equivalence through relevant academic, professional and/or practice-based experience or expertise as outlined in the Academic Employee Qualifications Policy. Please seek advice from the HR Officer if unsure of eligibility under this policy.
Please apply via our Jobs Portal here: https://jobs.aftrs.edu.au/recruitment/vacancies/2912917431273899~1/edit
As a creative organisation, we understand the importance of offering flexible working to support your own creativity, wellbeing, and balance. We will genuinely consider applications for job share and part time working. We also support working from home and flexible working hours.
AFTRS is committed to building a richly diverse staff and faculty. AFTRS actively supports and appreciates workplace diversity, First Nations values, and we strongly encourage and welcome applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from a wide range of backgrounds and people with a disability. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments through our recruitment and selection process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] or call 02 9805 6610.
Please note, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
Salary: AFTRS ACA 3 Tier 3 ($167, 269) + up to 15.4% super, and excellent benefits.
The closing date for Program Convenor – MA is 25 October 2024 11:59pm. Late applications cannot be accepted.