Summary
Australian University is seeking an Assistant Professor B in Aviation and Airport Operations. The role includes teaching, assessment, curriculum development, academic advising, student project supervision, and participation in laboratory activities. The appointee will also conduct research, develop proposals, and contribute to publications and professional activities. Applicants need a relevant PhD, up to 5 years of relevant experience, and teaching experience in aviation, airport operations, airline management, logistics management, or aviation business administration.
The posting
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Job Summary
Responsible to the Head of Department for preparation, teaching, assessment and coordination of the student teaching and learning process and enhancing the laboratory activities and facilities when applicable.
Candidate Profile
Responsibilities
1. Prepare and develop descriptions and summaries of units included in the curriculum.
2. Prepare assessments for the purpose of evaluation and improving student performance.
3. Prepare learning sources that needs to be in the library as a reference for students.
4. Determination of needed IT resources to facilitate the academic plans.
5. Maintain accurate records of student data such as grades and attendance.
6. Supervision of student projects.
7. Substitute for other instructors within field or discipline in case of absence.
8. Actively contribute in serving the society.
9. Participate in graduation ceremonies.
10. Participate in the design, coordination, execution, evaluation and refinement of the unit syllabus for learning outcomes in accordance with accreditation requirements.
11. Teaching and execution of unit syllabus to enable students to achieve success.
12. Act as an academic advisor across multiple units to the students with regular follow-up on their progress.
13. Work cooperatively with senior University Administration and other unit coordinators to design, implement and evaluation remediation programs aimed at students who are not progressing on schedule.
14. Participate in laboratory activity as required.
15. Undertake research activities as a principal for funded and non-funded research projects which lead to publications in international refereed journals, presentations of papers at international and regional conferences and presentations at appropriate seminars.
16. Development of joint research proposals with colleagues inside and outside the university.
17. Collaborate with local professional and scientific associations and institutions to facilitate professional development.
18. Comply with AU policies and procedures.
19. Other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.
Qualification
A PhD in relevant field.
Level of Responsibility
To ensure that teaching and learning and associated duties are carried out to a satisfactory standard.
Required Experiences
Upto 5 years of experience in university teaching, research or serving the professional industry.
Minimum Requirements
A PhD in relevant field upto 5 years of experience in university teaching, research or serving the professional industry.
Teaching experience relevant to Airport Operations and Management, Airline management, logistic management or Aviation Business Administration.
Upto 3 peer-reviewed international journals with impact factor.
Industry exposure through research, consultancy, or professional activities.
Ability to design, deliver and appraise units.
Honors project supervision.
Professional associations.