Program Convenor Computing and Security (Kandy Branch)
About the role
The Program Convenor Computing and Security (Kandy Branch) at ECU Sri Lanka campus is responsible for providing academic leadership and oversight of Computer Science and Cyber Security degrees. The role involves developing industry relationships, monitoring and improving teaching quality, managing teaching staff, planning semesters, and engaging with university staff for quality assurance and benchmarking. The Convenor will also teach, provide student academic advice, and contribute to ongoing discipline scholarship. The position reports to the Dean, Academic Programs, and works closely with academic teams in both Australia and Sri Lanka.
Must have
- A PhD in Software Engineering, Cyber Security or Data Science. Masters may be considered.
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in (successfully) managing programs in the tertiary, or vocational, education sector
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in teaching at tertiary level in a related discipline
- Prior experience in the use, development or management of Learning Management Systems
- Proven effective high-level communication, interpersonal, computer and organisational skills in training and education
- Demonstrated evidence of leadership in teaching in tertiary education
Nice to have
- Demonstrated experience in contributing to the development of scholarly and innovative approaches to teaching and learning
- Demonstrated ability to engage students in learning activities
- Demonstrated involvement in professional computing and security industry organizations (Eg. CSSL)
Technologies
- Data Science
Highlights
Applicants must have full working rights in Sri Lanka. The Kandy College is located on Peradeniya Road. Applications are assessed upon receipt, so early application is encouraged. Staff are employed by Australian College of Business and Technology Pvt Ltd, part of the Navitas Group.