Academic Manager Hospitality Management Full time Permanent Madras Street Exciting role in Tertiary Education Academic Join a strong focussed teaching and learning team Ara Institute of Canterbury is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing worldclass tertiarylevel education throughout the Canterbury and South Canterbury region Our talented staff innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our students success The Role Based at our Madras Street Campus in central Christchurch the role of Academic Manager for Hospitality Management encompasses team management and leadership across Food Beverage and Hospitality Management suite of programmes The role and its core competencies are aligned to the Vision Values Strategic and Investement plans of Ara and the Academic Innovation and Research AIR Division The Department The Department offers a range of programmes from level 1 through to degree level for those working in or seeking careers in the wider hospitality tourism and travel food and beverage hairdressing and beauty industries The Department has over 600 full time equivalent students and a team of over 50 highly qualified professionals many of whom are active researchers Programmes are offered at the Madras Street campus with options for online distance study A selection of programmes are also offered in Timaru There is an active research culture with many of the team engaging in practicum and academic studies Duties Academic Management and leadership which includes engaging learners designing and planning programmes capability development academic quality and leading staff Contributing to Ara and the team through committee membership planning and development administration and contribution to internal external communities A broad range of leadership and management skills and knowledge A relevant tertiary level qualification Industry discipline knowledge in Hospitality Tourism Educational qualifications and skills that support teaching Vision innovation and a commitment to facilitating own and others learning Skills Experience To be successful you must be have A broad range of leadership and management skills and knowledge A relevant tertiary level qualification Industry discipline knowledge in Hospitality Tourism Educational qualifications and skills that support teaching Vision innovation and a commitment to facilitating own and others learning Benefits Ara offers you excellent conditions of employment and the rewards of working in a progressive education environment which is responsive to the needs of students and employers Click here to view the role description To Apply We accept applications via our online application system For a job description and or to apply online please visit If you have any queries in relation to the vacancy or application process please contact the People and Culture team via PeopleandCulture ara ac nz or 03 940 8623 Emailed applications will not be considered Applications close 8th March 2020
