Job Description

Job Requirements

• Under-graduate qualification in a relevant area (Bachelor Degree) / Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area (Master Degree) 
• Possess minimum 3 years of relevant and up-to-date knowledge in appropriate field (as stated above) 
• Familiarity with current industry standards, practices and technologies for project design, development and delivery.  
• Competent at least one of the following: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & XD, Unity 3D, HTML5, CSS3 & Bootstrap.
• Experience or ability to operate in a dynamic and engaging practical-based learning environment, such as a design-studio or media lab. 
• Ability to undertake project and research. 
• Possess good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. 
• Creative in the development of teaching resources and assessment devices. 
• Clearly articulated educational philosophy. 
• Strong organisation and coordination skills.
• Ability to work well within a team.

• Plan and undertake research and/or professional practice in Digital Media Design and/or related disciplines. 
• Access and contribute to research of learning and teaching in Digital Media Design and/or related disciplines.
• Contribute to the research and reputation of the School at a faculty, institutional, national and/or international level.
•  Engage with relevant external individuals or groups to maintain professional currency, inform our thinking and create opportunities in relation to research and professional practices.

• Develop skills to lead, manage and contribute to projects at School and Faculty level.
• Contribute to larger projects and collaborate to create new insight and opportunities 

• Develop, deliver and implement programmes and curricula using a range of interactive teaching strategies appropriate to the design of specific subjects. 
• Ensure new and existing subjects of learning are designed, enhanced, implemented, and evaluated in accordance with agreed School and Faculty standards and plans. 
• Identify and incorporate current industry, disciplinary and professional trends into curriculum reviews, student learning and assessment. 
• Actively contribute to activities associated with the academic development of the School and the Faculty. 
• Plan, teach assigned subjects or classes, assess the achievement of learning outcomes, evaluate teaching and report on its effectiveness.
• Engage in professional learning to support ongoing development of teaching practice, including in the areas of pedagogy, student learning, assessment, curriculum and/or other aspects of higher education.

• Undertake full academic responsibilities for the coordination and related administration of taught subjects, including where relevant the co-ordination of related subjects and teaching teams. 
• Support colleagues, including teaching assistants through guidance, mentoring, or relevant professional development to carry out their teaching duties to an appropriate standard. 
• Lead curriculum change and development. 

• Contribute to the implementation of TOA’s strategic direction.
• Take opportunities to develop competencies and professional expertise, including as specifically directed, if necessary.
• Build professional and academic networks.
• Seek to enhance the student experience through supporting student recruitment and other activities.
• Ensure that any consultation or education/training activities that may be undertaken are done so in accordance with TOA guidelines and best practice. 

• Develop collaborative linkages with professions, industry and external stakeholders.
• Create opportunities for students, TOA staff and industry partners to work on mutually productive projects.

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