Senior Lecturer & Course Coordinator, Community Services and Youth Work

• Permanent, full-time position with free onsite parking
• A fantastic opportunity to lead the Master of Community Services and Youth Work program and contribute to excellence in teaching, research, and professional development.
• Be an integral part of Excelsia’s life-transforming global Christian learning community.

 About the Role

Primary responsibilities include:

• To ensure excellence in the development of students’ knowledge, skills and capabilities and in their preparation for life in community services or youth work post completion of their studies.
• To provide academic and strategic oversight, as well as direction and leadership to the Master of Community Services and Youth Work Program, and other nested degrees, in order to achieve excellence in:

• teaching and learning;
• research and scholarship; and
• professional and academic development amongst students and staff.

• To build the profile and reputation of the University College with stakeholders, the community and potential students and to play a leading role in promoting and representing the program within and external to the University College, and for developing and maintaining strategic relationships with external stakeholders and communities.
• With regard to the objectives above, activities must be aligned with:

• the vision, mission and values, and short term and long-term plans and objectives of the University College;
• policy guidelines as defined by relevant boards and committees;
• quality and compliance responsibilities commensurate with the University College registration and degree accreditation requirements.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications and Professional Standing:

• Committed Christian involved in a local congregation.
• Hold a PhD (or holds a Masters and/or is working towards a PhD qualification) in community work, social welfare, human services, social work or a comparable field.
• Comprehensive experience (3+ years) in the community work field such as social welfare, human services, social work, or community services including mental health, disability, youth work and other relevant streams.
• Experience in a higher education setting (or equivalent) would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and implement academic programs linked to good outcomes and high engagement.
• An understanding of current and emerging trends in community studies discipline, higher education, and student wellbeing.
• Technological literacy in a wide range of desktop applications to support reporting and analysis role requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and confidence in presentations.
• Proven organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Full Australian Working Rights.

About Us

Excelsia University College was founded in 1983 as Australia’s first Christian arts college and, together with Indiana Wesleyan University, we are part of a global Christian learning community with big plans to take Christian higher education to the next level in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Excelsia Benefits

• Maximise your “take home” income through our Salary Packaging scheme.
• Enjoy family friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions.
• Experience working in a spiritually rich environment, with opportunities to engage in devotions.
• Upskill with our substantial tuition discount to eligible staff and their immediate families to study Excelsia courses.
• Our employees have access to earned wages, the ability to save before you’re paid, financial education, and much more.

This full-time position is based in Pennant Hills.

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, you have a great opportunity to join our Christian community. Please provide your application with resume and covering letter addressing the position criteria via this website. If you have any queries regarding the position or application process, please contact us via work@excelsia.edu.au.

This position may be filled as soon as a suitable applicant is found, so early applications are encouraged.

Excelsia University College is a smoke free campus.