Program Convenor, Computing and Security

About this opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and passionate academic leader to provide leadership for our Computer Science and Cyber Security programs in Kandy. The successful candidate will lead teaching excellence, support academic staff development, ensure quality assurance and compliance, contribute to curriculum delivery and continuous improvement, and foster strong partnerships with Industry and ECU Home Campus.

What we’re looking for

Key responsibilities include:

Providing academic leadership and mentoring to teaching staff

Teaching Computer Science and Cyber Security units

Driving innovative teaching, learning, and assessment practices

Ensuring academic quality, compliance, and continuous improvement

Supporting curriculum planning, unit scheduling, and resource development

Monitoring student outcomes and contributing to quality enhancement initiatives

Providing academic advice and support to students

Building strong relationships with ECU academics and industry stakeholders

Promoting academic integrity and excellence across the discipline

Supporting student employability, industry engagement, and work-integrated learning opportunities

This role is ideal for an academic with strong discipline expertise, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to delivering an outstanding student learning experience.

Essential:

A PhD in Software Engineering, Cyber Security or Data Science. Masters may be considered.

Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in (successfully) managing programs in the tertiary, or vocational, education sector

Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in teaching at tertiary level in a related discipline

Prior experience in the use, development or management of Learning Management Systems

Proven effective high-level communication, interpersonal, computer and organisational skills in training and education

What you can expect

An attractive remuneration package will be on offer to the right candidate.