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Course Director- MBA CONTACT Associate Professor Colin Higgins Director, Global Courses, Deakin Business School +61 3 924 46103 c.higgins@deakin.edu.au Applications close on Monday 29 March 2021. deakin.edu.au/business
About Top 1%
of the world’s
No. 1
In Victoria
Top 50
QS Young
Deakin
universities1 for student University
satisfaction Rankings 2020
2010–20182
Deakin’s growing reputation Established in 1974, Deakin University was As a Victorian university with a global impact,
named after the leader of the Australian Deakin is translating its research into the
is reflected in its rapid rise in Federation movement and the nation’s second commercial outcomes that will drive the
international rankings; Deakin Prime Minister, Alfred Deakin. innovation Australia’s economy needs now and
entered the prestigious Academic into the future. Research at Deakin focusses on
Deakin University has five campuses, one in
innovation and robust partnerships with industry
Ranking of World Universities for Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, two in the port
and business and it is building a formidable
city of Geelong and one in Warrnambool on the
the first time in 2014 and now south-west coast of Victoria. Deakin’s fastest
international reputation in areas of emerging
national social, economic and political priority in
ranks an estimated 264 (AWRU growing campus is in the Cloud where over
its core areas of health, carbon fibre, energy and
15 000 students study predominantly online.
2019). Deakin is ranked 29 in the cyber security. Deakin has integrated its research
All students, regardless of their campus or mode
QS ranking of the world’s top of study, benefit from Deakin’s award-winning
growth plan into its overall strategy of service,
developing its base in advanced manufacturing,
universities under 50 years. digital environment.
which is vital for the Geelong community and
100% of Deakin’s research was Deakin is proud of its inclusive and student- Information technology, which is strong in the
focussed culture and its reputation for using
rated at or above world standards innovative digital solutions to provide an
surrounds of its Melbourne campus.
in the Australian Government’s engaging and personalised learning experience. Our strategy
Excellence in Research for Deakin is committed to lifelong learning,
Deakin’s vision and mission is articulated in its
providing students with choices about how,
Australia (ERA). when and where learning occurs.
strategic plan Deakin 2030: Ideas to Impact. The
plan is centred on realising the best future for
Deakin’s four faculties offer courses across its communities. It sets out an optimistic future
the arts, design, science, sport, nutrition, powered by ideas and framed by five Impact
architecture, business, law, medicine, optometry, Themes that act as a compass for navigating
engineering, nursing, allied health, psychology opportunities and decisions. The five impact
and teaching. themes are:
With 61 000 students Deakin is one of Australia’s • Advancing society, culture and the economy
largest universities and is ranked in the top 2
• Building safe and secure communities
per cent of the world’s universities in the major
international rankings. • Creating smarter technologies
• Enabling a sustainable world
• Improving health and wellbeing
Joining capabilities across the University, and
with our partners, we pursue transdisciplinary
and multidisciplinary approaches that address
these themes. They provide opportunities
to build strategic local and international
partnerships for the common good and will
shape our education programs to ensure we
adapt to future workforce needs.
1. Academic Ranking of World Universities 2018.
2. QILT 2018 Student Experience Survey National Report
deakin.edu.au/business 2Deakin Business School
Deakin Business School DBS has over 14,000 students, comprising Our academic staff are engaged in both pure
around 8500 undergraduate students, 5500 and applied research across the business and
(DBS) comprises six academic postgraduate students and 100 PhD students in law disciplines and are focused on issues which
departments that span the full our single and combined degree programs. are of relevance to government, business and
range of business disciplines: community organisations. To this end, we actively
In addition, our Deakin online MBA is ranked
seek partnerships with these organisations,
Accounting, Economics, Finance, within the top 25 globally and number 1 in
other like-minded universities and alumni.
Victoria according to QS Online MBA Rankings
Information Systems & Business 2019. The program achieved a maximum 5-star Our students come from diverse backgrounds
Analytics, Management, rating in the following categories: facilities, and we value this diversity. Graduates are
internationalisation and diversity, teaching and confident and competent in the use of on-line
and Marketing.
student quality, and engagement and program technology and are ready to make a significant
The mission of DBS is to prepare graduates strength. contribution to the organisations they serve.
for careers of the future. We harness They are highly valued by employers for both
emerging technologies to facilitate innovative, Our mission and vision their knowledge and their graduate attributes.
borderless, and personalised education. Our
Our mission is to prepare graduates for the The Faculty is committed to extending the
research informs our practice and impacts the
careers of the future by harnessing emerging boundaries of business and legal education.
communities with whom we engage.
technologies to facilitate borderless, personalised It achieves this through close relationships
Deakin Business School is in the top 1% of education, and by conducting research that with professional associations, other
business schools globally by holding both AACSB informs our practice and impacts the education providers and universities, business,
and EQUIS accreditations. These prestigious communities we serve. employers and government across Australia
accreditations are awarded to business schools and internationally.
that meet strict standards of quality, academic Our undergraduate, graduate and doctoral
and professional excellence, and demonstrate degrees are informed by scholarship and
a commitment to ongoing improvement and are relevant to both national and global
innovation in their courses, ensuring our contemporary issues. Flexible learning strategies
graduates are employable worldwide. provide a distinctive student experience.
The Faculty’s teaching aims to be innovative
utilising face-to-face teaching and on-line
technologies to ensure a high level of flexibility
for the diverse learning needs of our students.
deakin.edu.au/business 3Innovative, borderless,
and personalised education
DBS embeds discipline-specific Borderless Information Systems and Business Analytics:
Business Analytics and Artifical Intelligence,
technical and employability skills DBS Students receive an equivalent experience Digital transformation, Information Governance
in innovative learning activities regardless of campus or mode of study. Deakin and Security; Competitive Information.
University’s promise to all students is to offer
and assessment tasks. These brilliant education where they are (geographically Management: Business Ethics; Sustainability
skills are necessary for students and educationally) and where they want to and Corporate Social Responsibility; Public Policy;
go (professionally and in the community). Cross Cultural and Diversity Management; HR
to secure a graduate position or, Management; Industrial Relations; Leadership;
In particular, DBS provides world-class cloud
a promotion. DBS’ courses offer (online) learning globally and locally to enable International Business; Governance, Strategy
and Process Management; Sport Management;
tailored learning for career learners to tailor their individual learning to
achieve at their own pace and in their own space. Arts Management.
starters, career advancers and It is important to note that DBS on campus Marketing: Transformative Consumer Research;
career changers providing students benefit from access to the Cloud (online) Marketing and Public Policy, Social Marketing;
recognized value to diverse learning materials. The convenience and quality Marketing Communication, Services Marketing;
of the cloud experience means that students are Strategy; Customer Analytics.
career paths and lives. able to use these materials to supplement or
A number of our courses have been recognised
Our courses are designed with embedded indeed replace traditional activities such as
as being among the best in their field by
learning goals to ensure that our graduates face-to-face class and seminar attendance
leading international ranking organisations and
are self-aware, resilient, digitally astute, critical
professional bodies, for example:
problem solvers, and open to the complexities Active and engaged learning
of change. These skills, along with the technical The Deakin Online MBA is ranked within the Top
DBS has recently invested heavily in improving
skills they acquire in their desired discipline or 20 in the world and number 2 in Australia by the
learning spaces including physical classrooms
major, position them for future careers and jobs, 2020 QS MBA Online rankings.
and other spaces where students interact
many of which will only become apparent many Deakin Sport is currently ranked 6th in the world
synchronously with their peers, teachers and
years from now. by the 2021 QS sport-subject rankings and the
experts from different locations, whether it is on
campus or in the Cloud. These include the Trading Master of Business (Sport Management) remains
Personalised education Room and our premium converged learning the number 1 ranked program in Australia by
Personalised education is possible by harnessing spaces allowing for accessible and inclusive SportBusiness.
emerging technologies to provide responsive learning anywhere. This is enhanced through Work Integrated Learning
courses wherever students are geographically an integrated set of social learning tools such as
DBS offers a range of Work Integrated Learning
located (at home, on campus, at work, or blogs, wikis, and utilises other digital curation and
experiences which provide students with
elsewhere), and wherever students are in their social media applications such as Twitter, Scoop.
opportunities to integrate their knowledge,
learning preparedness, career trajectory and life It, Facebook, Yammer and LinkedIn to facilitate
develop skills, tackle real problems, and reflect
stage. DBS provides located and cloud-learning collaborative learning interactions and active
on the experience to develop their professional
to provide accessible, media-rich, interactive, knowledge constructions through formal and
identity.
and active educational experiences designed informal learning activities in virtual communities
for excellent learning outcomes and optimum and networks.
employability. For example, personalised Building Capacity for
education is delivered via DeakinSync, an Contemporary curriculum Enhanced Learning
innovative dashboard where students can
DBS offers a comprehensive suite of Teaching in DBS is supported by the Building
navigate their personalised learning space
undergraduate and postgraduate programs Capacity for Enhanced Learning (BCEL) program,
to monitor their unique learning journey.
and our new PhD Xtra program. Specialist areas an initiative to provide support and training in all
Deakin Genie is a new digital personal assistant covered in our curriculum include: our digital platforms and support in assessment
being trialled in DBS and will eventually be rolled design and active learning approaches
Accounting: Financial Disclosure and Auditing;
out to all students. It will enhance the quality of
Financial Planning, Corporate Governance, Full details of the BCEL capacity building sessions
the student experience by providing students
Management Control; Accounting Systems. and support to DBS academics can be found at:
with access to all their study materials and
blogs.deakin.edu.au/learning-innovations/
provide a simple interface to all Deakin systems. Economics: Political Economy and Public Choice;
International Trade; Economic Theory, Economic
Growth and Development; Labour Economics
and Industrial Relations.
Finance: Banking; Corporate Finance; Corporate
Governance; Financial Econometrics; Financial
Markets; Real Estate.
deakin.edu.au/business 4Business research
with a difference
DBS produces research that is The expertise of our world-class researchers Reflecting a suite of wide-ranging specialities,
covers a vast array of concentrations and these centres promote new-generation research
rigorous, as judged by peer- underpins the establishment of six key, networks that deliver real-world results to
review; relevant to critical issues interdisciplinary research centres: our stakeholder communities. This means
faced by business, government that business, not-for-profit, government and
1. China Business and Economics Research
professional sectors have access to relevant,
and society, and capable Centre (C-BERC): Building on our existing
world-class research as they tackle some of
international partnerships, C-BERC is a focal
of informing and enriching point for research on China and seeks to
the issues in complex, rapidly-changing macro
and micro environments.
learning, teaching, course design, strengthen connections with universities
across China. In addition to the inter-disciplinary research
and content. These aims are
centres within the school, DBS is also part of
reflected in the DBS research 2. Centre for Employee Health and Consumer
a cross-faculty, university-level strategic research
Wellbeing: The Centre undertakes research,
concentrations, which include: project-based consultancies, advisory services
centres (SRC):
•• Governance and accountability with and research training within two streams: 1) 7. Centre for Sport Research: The Centre aims
discipline strengths in auditing and corporate employee health and 2) consumer wellbeing. to use and promote sport and exercise as a
governance. The centre links business activities with health vehicle to create healthy communities and
outcomes for businesses and individuals. build governance and management capacity
•• Corporate social responsibility, with discipline
to support participation and involvement
strengths in corporate governance, auditing, 3. Centre for Sustainable and Responsible
in sport.
business ethics, and social marketing. Organisations (CSaRO): CSaRO works with
organisations and stakeholders in designing ‘Healthy
sport, healthy organisations,
•• Employee health and wellbeing, with discipline
and appraising community engagement and healthy community’ describes both the
strengths in leadership, workplace integration,
employee volunteering activities, supporting Centre’s focus and goal.
and health promotion.
the development of social enterprises,
On a national level, DBS is a member of two
•• Business analytics, with discipline strengths measuring the social impact of business,
federally funded collaborative research centres
in customer analytics. assisting social innovation and social
(CRCs):
•• Economics and finance, with discipline enterprise, and fostering sustainable
business practices. 8. Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC: This
strengths in economic theory, economic
research collaboration between DBS and
policy, financial econometrics, banking, deakin.edu.au/business
University of Melbourne serves the Attorney
and superannuation.
4. The IPA-Deakin SME Research Centre: General’s Department, the Metropolitan Fire
•• Business education, with discipline strengths The scope of activities includes providing Brigade, the NSW Rural Fire Service and the
in accounting education, management briefings, policy papers and academic research South Australian Rural Fire Service.
education, and marketing education. for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and
9. Data to Decisions CRC: This CRC brings
not-for-profit enterprises (NFP). It focuses on
together researchers and industry to tackle
areas such as, but not limited to, sustainability,
the Big Data challenges that face Australia’s
governance, small business regulation,
national security agencies and to undertake
self-managed superannuation funds and impactful research, development, education
financial services. and training that delivers outcomes to national
5. Centre for Financial Econometrics: The Centre security and other data intensive sectors.
develops new methods for analysing and Research at DBS is supported by the ‘BUiLD’
testing financial economics hypotheses and program, an initiative to enhance research
makes contributions to public policy through capacity and capability development within the
industry engagement. School. The program brings researchers from
6. Deakin Laboratory for the Meta-Analysis around the world to provide DBS scholars with
of Research: The aim of DeLMAR is to bring relevant and contemporary research advice and
together scholars across Deakin involved guidance. BUiLD also promotes the generation
with metaanalysis and research synthesis. of research networks both within and outside
A unifying focus of the lab’s work is the Deakin by bringing people together in real and
development and application of methods virtual environments.
that are shared across research problems
in the social and natural sciences. A second
unifying focus is an emphasis on producing
evidence-based knowledge that can inform
policy across disciplinary boundaries.
deakin.edu.au/business 5Position details
Course Director - MBA
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Accountability The successful candidate Organisational relationships
The appointee is responsible for: The appointee is a member of the Deakin
Essential Selection criteria
Business School.
•• Global MBA course governance, and
Applicants must demonstrate:
assurance of appropriate academic standards, The position reports to the Associate Dean
quality and compliance with Deakin’s policies • Academic selection criteria equivalent to a Teaching and Learning, through the Director of
and external requirements. Level C or above. Global Courses, and liaises closely with members
Academic Experience: of the Faculty Executive to ensure a consistent
•• Oversight, in conjunction with the academic
and integrated approach to activities across the
team, of the delivery of the MBA Global • Experience within tertiary education Faculty.
units to ensure ongoing review, authentic administration or a large organisation with
assessment, continuous improvement and complex administrative structure, policies and
innovation in the course. procedures.
Appointment and Service
•• Maintaining appropriate oversight of the • Ability to work cooperatively with senior
Requirements
learning outcomes to ensure they reflect the colleagues in developing and preparing strategic
Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes and the and operational plans. The appointment is for an initial term of three
requirements of the Australian Qualifications Teaching innovation and curriculum years, with an extension by mutual negotiation.
Framework, relevant professional or development in a related discipline.
accreditation bodies, and University policy. Position location
• Knowledge of University and Faculty policies
•• Overseeing, monitoring and reviewing in teaching and learning and quality assurance This position is located at the Melbourne
the quality of the program(s) delivered in practices. Burwood Campus. Some international travel may
collaboration with our in country partner, be required.
assuring student experience, success, Management:
retention, progress and learning outcomes of • Proven ability to plan at both strategic and
the course are priortised. operational levels and the skills to ensure the
Reporting
delivery of complex programs. This position reports to Associate Dean, Teaching
•• Leading all efforts on student evaluations and
and Learning.
championing continuous quality improvement • Evidence of ability to work effectively as part
processes and the use of internal and external of a senior management team, within university
performance, positioning and benchmarking systems, committee and board structures and
analytics. decision-making processes.
•• Provide input into the marketing plan and • Evidence of ability to build partnerships
promotional materials for the course including with professional, industry and government
contribution to student recruitment activities organisations to further relevant educational,
research and entrepreneurial activities
development in a business-or business-related
discipline.
Industry Experience:
• At least five years of relevant industry
experience, preferably in an international setting.
International:
• Experience in teaching or administration in
India.
Performance expectations
Annual performance objectives and expected outcomes will be defined for this role in accordance
with the Minimum Standards and Typical Duties for Academic Levels (MSTDALs) and Faculty
Research Expectation Models (FREMs). Specific duties will be allocated with reference to the
applicable Workload Allocation Model (WAM). These documents are updated from time to
time and are available on request.
deakin.edu.au/business 6Appointment process
and how to apply
Application Interview process Term of appointment
Thank you for your interest in the position Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a Appointment is for a three (3) year fixed term
of Course Director - MBA, Deakin Business School. panel of esteemed colleagues, including senior which is subject to an initial probationary period.
faculty members and professional associates.
Please direct all correspondence and enquiries.
Details of professional referees will be required
Associate Professor Colin Higgins prior to interview.
Director, Global Course, Deakin Business School Special requirements
+61 3 924 46103 Remuneration and benefits This role has been identified as having contact
c.higgins@deakin.edu.au with children and requires the incumbent to
An attractive remuneration package is offered. apply for and maintain a Working With Children
Applications should be made online at Salary will be commensurate with qualifications,
deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/careers-at-deakin/ Check (refer to Deakin’s Recruitment Procedure
experience and research record. for further details).
your-opportunity and include a complete resume
and a response to the selection criteria. Relocation support may also be available.
Applications close Monday 29 March 2021.
Offers of appointment will be made subject
to budgetary approval.
Please quote reference number: 509490
Deakin University values diversity, enables access and promotes inclusion. Deakin University is an employer
of choice for women and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Our locations
Deakin has five campuses, one in Burwood, two in Geelong
(Waterfront and Waurn Ponds), one in Warrnambool and
the vibrant Cloud Campus through which 20% of our
students study.
Melbourne has a longstanding reputation as one of the
world’s most liveable cities.
Further information regarding our locations and relocating
to Victoria can be found here:
Our locations Melbourne Burwood Campus
Considering Relocation Melbourne Burwood Campus is Deakin’s thriving metropolitan
campus, attracting over 32 000 undergraduate and
postgraduate on-campus students. It boasts open and
inviting spaces for socialising and studying, innovative
architecture, spacious new buildings and wireless hotspots.
*Most liveable city in the world ranking published
annually by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
deakin.edu.au/business 7Melbourne – one of the
world’s most liveable cities
Melbourne has been ranked in the top three With unique experiences, an innovative culture A great place to do business The Australian
of ‘the most liveable cities in the world’ by the and world-class businesses, Australia is a economy has been ranked as the most resilient
Economist Intelligence Unit since 2005. QS welcoming and inspiring destination. in the world five times since 2002, and is
rankings also confirmed Melbourne’s position as ranked in the world’s top 20 most competitive
Australia is the world’s sixth largest country and
the number 3 city in the world for students. economies by the World Competitive Yearbook
its smallest, flattest continent. It’s about the same
of the International Institute for Management
Melbourne is famous for its music festivals, free size as the 48 mainland states of the US and 50
Development. With a thriving democracy,
community-based activities, performing arts, per cent larger than Europe, but has the lowest
Australia is one of the most politically and
outstanding restaurants, excellent shopping and population density in the world – only two people
economically stable nations in the world.
beautiful parks and beaches, which attract visitors per square kilometre.
from around the globe. For sports, Melbourne Australia’s major cities function as regional
The Indigenous cultures of Australia are the
was named best large city in the world in the headquarters for more than 850 multinational
oldest living culture in the world’s history, dating
2018 Sport Business Sport City Awards. Its world- corporations. For all its enterprise, Australia
back more than 50 000 years ago.
class sporting facilities attract international events has a relaxed feel, with warm, friendly people
such as the Australian Grand Prix, Australian Since 1945, more than six million people from who rejoice in the sheer beauty of their natural
Tennis Open, the ICC Cricket World Cup and the around the world have come to live in Australia. surroundings and the many leisure activities on
Melbourne Cup. Rugby, soccer and Australian In Australian homes, more than 200 languages offer.
Rules Football games attract major crowds. are spoken, with Italian, Greek, Cantonese and
australia.com
Arabic the most popular after English.
visitvictoria.com
Most Australians live within 50 kilometres of the
coast, making the beach a vital part of Australia’s
lifestyle. With almost 50 000 kilometres of
coastline, Australia has over 10 000 beaches,
more than anywhere else in the world.
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