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Swinburne re-signs VC Kristjanson
University leader gets five-year extension , targets participation in ‘ digital disruption ’.
Swinburne University of Technology has reappointed professor Linda Kristjanson vice-chancellor for five years , chancellor Graham Goldsmith announced .
Kristjanson said she was delighted to lead Swinburne University for the next phase of its trajectory .
“ I ’ m confident that we have positioned ourselves well over the past few years to respond to the changes and opportunities ahead ,” she said .
Kristjanson said she would continue to focus on meeting the changing needs of students and strengthening the university ’ s online educational offerings .
“ One of the things I think all of the universities are going to be asked to consider is the way we participate in the digital disruption affecting all of higher education , and [ how to ] embrace online learning in a sensible way that might help us reach more students ,” she said .
Kristjanson said a key focus for her during the next five years of her term would be continuing to build on the university ’ s research program to ensure the work produced was not only high quality but relevant to community needs .
“ We see ourselves as a university here to serve our community – whether that is our students , industry or the not-for- profit sector ,” she said . “ If we can take our research know-how and help turn that into innovation and new industries and contribute to the advanced manufacturing objectives for Victoria , then we will have a very strong and significant role to play .”
Goldsmith said that under Kristjanson ’ s leadership , the university had made key decisions “ that have been required to ensure Swinburne continues on its trajectory of growth and achievement ”.
“ These are testing times for Australian universities ,” he said . “ Students are increasingly expecting more and they are entitled to have high expectations of the university they choose . The nature of academic work is also changing , as rapid advances in technology challenge traditional models of educational delivery . “ We are fortunate to have a leader who understands deeply the transformative power of education and who has been prepared to lead the changes that are required to ensure Swinburne meets the needs of our students – past , present and future .” n
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University ( PolyU ) is a government-funded tertiary institution in Hong Kong . It offers programmes at various levels including Doctorate , Master ’ s and Bachelor ’ s degrees . It has a full-time academic staff strength of around 1,200 . The total consolidated expenditure budget of the University is close to HK $ 5.5 billion ( US $ 705 million ) per year .
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE
The English Language Centre ( ELC ) offers credit-bearing English language subjects and language enhancement programmes to students from all Faculties and Schools within the University . It also offers general education and service learning subjects as well as subjects for postgraduate research students , and coordinates a number of student-led extra-curricular activity clubs . The Centre currently has over 80 academic staff members , with about 25 technical , research and administrative personnel . The ELC has a strong commitment to quality learning and teaching . Please visit the Centre ’ s website at http :// elc . polyu . edu . hk / for more information .
Instructor in English ( several posts )
The appointees will be required to ( a ) teach ELC subjects to degree and sub-degree students from various departments within the University ; ( b ) teach on the Centre ’ s other English language enhancement initiatives ; ( c ) participate in the pedagogical development and administration of ELC teaching and learning activities .
Applicants should ( a ) have a recognised degree in a related discipline ; ( b ) have a teaching qualification ; ( c ) have at least one year ’ s relevant post-qualification tertiary-level teaching experience ( experience in teaching upper secondary classes may also be considered ); and ( d ) be a highly proficient English speaker .
Preference will be given to those holding a postgraduate teaching qualification . An interest in e-learning , and / or learning and teaching materials development would be an advantage . Applicants should indicate in their cover letter how their qualifications and experience would enable them to effectively perform the post duties .
Remuneration and Conditions of Service A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered . Initial appointments will be made on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract . Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement . Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application .
Application Please submit application form via email to hrstaff @ polyu . edu . hk ; by fax at ( 852 ) 2764 3374 ; or by mail to Human Resources Office , 13 / F , Li Ka Shing Tower , The Hong Kong Polytechnic University , Hung Hom , Kowloon , Hong Kong . If you would like to provide a separate curriculum vitae , please still complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment process . Application forms can be obtained via the above channels or downloaded from http :// www . polyu . edu . hk / hro / job / en / guide _ forms / forms . php . The closing date for application is Saturday , 18 April 2015 . Applicants who are not invited to an interview within two months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful . Details of the University ’ s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http :// www . polyu . edu . hk / hro / job / en / guide _ forms / pics . php .
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