* Lead and deliver inspiring Business programmes across Levels 5–9
* Use your teaching qualification for high‑quality teaching delivery
* Apply industry expertise and contribute to an established team
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi – About the Role
As a Senior Academic Staff Member (SASM), you will lead the design and delivery of courses across Business programmes from Level 5 to Level 9. You will ensure learning outcomes are achieved to a high standard that meets or exceeds the expectations of students and stakeholders. This role may also involve creating additional learning resources, as well as diagnostic and progress assessment tools, and supervising students undertaking industry projects.
You will provide leadership to a small team of academic staff members, supporting consistent and high quality programme delivery. Working collaboratively with managers, colleagues, and external stakeholders, you will contribute to achieving Faculty objectives and supporting Ara’s mission, vision, and values. A strong focus on applied research is central to our Faculty, and you will be expected to actively contribute to this research culture.
Senior Academic Staff Members bring specific areas of expertise.
For this vacancy, expertise is sought in one or more of the following areas:
* Project Management
* Operations Management
* Applied Management
Appointment at Senior level requires a recognised teaching qualification to be met.
Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako – Skills and Experience
* A post‑graduate qualification in a related area
* A recognised teaching qualification
* Experience in adult teaching in a tertiary or vocational education context
* Experience in or a willingness to embed kaupapa and mātauranga Māori within teaching and learning curriculum and activities, including assessment and experiences.
* A genuine willingness and ability to actively contribute to the collaborative culture of the Portfolio of Business and English
* Vision, creativity, and a strong commitment to supporting personal growth as well as the learning of others
* Demonstrated capability in guiding and supporting students to successfully achieve their learning outcomes
* Ability to design and deliver flexible teaching and learning approaches, including the effective use of learning technologies
* Strong time‑management skills, with the ability to efficiently administer, organise, coordinate activities, and consistently meet deadlines
* Active engagement with assessment and feedback processes to support student learning
* Well‑developed digital literacy, including competence with Microsoft Office products, learner management systems, AI tools and other technology‑based teaching and learning tools as required
* Effective communication skills and the ability to work confidently with a diverse range of people at all levels, both within and outside the organisation
Mō Mātou – About us
Ara Institute of Canterbury is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world‑class, tertiary‑level education throughout the Canterbury region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners’ success.
Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation
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