Assistant Director

1 day ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time
Ako Anamata | Future Learning and Development
  • Influential leadership role in a university setting
  • Shape the future of online and flexible education
  • Manage and develop a high-performing team

Applications are invited for the dynamic role of Assistant Director (Academic), Future Learning and Development, a senior position at the University of Canterbury with responsibility for leading blended, hybrid and online learning development from an academic perspective. The appointee will have the opportunity to fully engage their passion for pioneering the future of learning to lead and influence the next generation of hybrid, blended and digital learning experiences in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

The Future Learning and Development team is at the forefront of cutting-edge pedagogy and learner-centric education. A team that pushes boundaries, challenges traditional models and drives excellence in teaching and learning, they are leading the transformation of flexible, accessible and future-focused education at the University of Canterbury, one of New Zealand's most advanced universities in online learning.

The Assistant Director (Academic) will report directly to the Dean/Director of Future Learning and Development and be responsible for identifying and supporting the development and delivery of engaging, innovative and future-focused learning solutions across the scope of blended and fully online courses and programmes. You will be an accomplished people leader and proven team player with significant experience in hybrid/online delivery, and a sound understanding of higher education and current and emerging online education technologies. Ph.D qualified, your strategic ability and experience of project management and quality assurance will ensure you manage the team effectively from a solid operational base, while your demonstrated strengths in innovation and collaboration will enable you to thrive in this impactful role where you can genuinely shape education for tomorrow's learners during an exciting time of growth and change.

Based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury stands for whanaungatanga - we value people and their differences, manaakitanga - we extend care and empower others, and tiakitanga - we will enhance and nurture our resources. The University of Canterbury has an international reputation for academic excellence in both teaching and research. Its first (undergraduate) degrees and higher (postgraduate) programmes aim to foster intellectual independence, critical thinking, professional excellence and bicultural competence and confidence in every field. Committed to accessible higher education, service to community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity, the University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Friday, 25 April 2025

TO APPLY VISIT: www.jacksonstone.co.nz

REFERENCE: BH-11251

FURTHER ENQUIRIES: Helen Cox via email: helen.cox@jacksonstone.co.nz

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