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* The rise of contract cheating in higher education: Academic fraud beyond plagiarism
* Scholarly Teaching Fellow – Work Integrated Learning, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney
* Academic in Work Integrated Learning, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney
* Otago Polytechnic - Head of College: Art, Design and Architecture
* Australian Dietetics Council Membership
* Associate Professor in Higher Education Research, University of Copenhagen
* Call for papers - Special issue on Engaging students in internationalisation
* Higher Education in the Headlines

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The rise of contract cheating in higher education: Academic fraud beyond plagiarism
14 August 2017

The International Journal for Educational Integrity is seeking papers for a thematic collection on contract cheating

The recent explosion in contract cheating has given the international community of academic integrity scholars pause for thought. The International Journal for Educational Integrity new thematic series offers the opportunity for this emerging threat to academic integrity to be explored in-depth, and from multiple perspectives, so that meaningful responses and solutions can be initiated. Empirical, conceptual and case study papers for the thematic series are warmly welcomed by 14 August 2017

Further information https://edintegrity.springeropen.com/cche

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Scholarly Teaching Fellow – Work Integrated Learning, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney
Closing date: 11.30pm 24 August 2017

The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney is seeking to appoint an experienced health professional to the multi-disciplinary Work Integrated Learning (WIL) team to coordinate and deliver units of study that include placements primarily in the physiotherapy undergraduate and graduate entry masters programs. The WIL team provides a dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary environment for the development of teaching and research expertise in preparing the future health workforce. This is a stimulating position that offers the opportunity to be involved in development of curriculum for innovative student education and cross-disciplinary research within the Faculty of Health Sciences, throughout the University of Sydney, and with industry partners.

In this role you will:

•design and facilitate placement and simulated learning experiences to prepare students for physiotherapy practice
•pursue a research program that is aligned with Faculty research priorities including grant acquisition and research dissemination through peer-reviewed presentations and publications
•contribute to administrative aspects of teaching and research.
•contribute to the supervision of research students. 

Under the fellowship rules you must:

•have fixed term and/or casual employment experience totalling at least 12 months in one or more Australian universities over the preceding five years
•have been awarded or have submitted a PhD 
•not hold, or have previously held, any continuing academic appointment in a university
•provide verification that you satisfy the above criteria.

Preference is for a full-time appointment, however, part-time appointments may be considered at a minimum of 2 days per week. 

For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website Reference no. 1501/0717

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Academic in Work Integrated Learning, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney
Closing date: 11.30pm 23 August 2017

The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney is seeking to appoint an experienced health professional to the multi-disciplinary Work Integrated Learning (WIL) team to coordinate and deliver units of study that include placements primarily in the diagnostic radiography undergraduate and graduate entry masters programs. The WIL team provides a dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary environment for the development of teaching and research expertise in preparing the future health workforce. This is a stimulating position that offers the opportunity to be involved in development of curriculum for innovative student education and cross-disciplinary research within the Faculty of Health Sciences, throughout the University of Sydney, and with industry partners.

In this role you will:

•design and facilitate placement and simulated learning experiences to prepare students for diagnostic radiography practice
•pursue a research program aligned with faculty research priorities including grant acquisition and research dissemination through peer-reviewed presentations and publications
•contribute to administrative aspects of teaching and research.
•contribute to the supervision of research students.

To be appointed at Lecturer level, you will meet the above criteria and provide evidence of your ability to enhance the education of students, and the ability and desire for a strong research career. Completion of a PhD in a field relevant to the Faculty research priorities is essential, as is previous teaching experience. 

To be appointed at Senior Lecturer level, you will also possess a strong record of quality achievements in undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching. A successful background in independent research, as indicated by a significant record of peer reviewed publications and the ability to gain competitive external grant funding, is required for this level of appointment.

For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website Reference no. 1134/0617

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Otago Polytechnic - Head of College: Art, Design and Architecture
Applications close 5pm, Thursday 31 August 2017

We are seeking a future focused, inspirational leader to develop and support our high performing and self-leading teams within the College and to drive the future strategic development of the programmes we deliver. You will lead teams in a diverse range of areas including: Art, Design, and Architecture, Culinary Arts and Hospitality, and Media and Photography with around six hundred and fifty enthusiastic learners to achieve educational excellence in alignment with our educational philosophy and priorities, values and strategic direction. You will also ensure academic design, development and delivery exceeds stakeholder’s expectations by working with your highly capable staff and industry to achieve success.

You will have experience in a PBL context, demonstrable leadership skills and experience, with a track record of success in delivering vocational education in multiple delivery methods, working alongside industry. You will need to demonstrate a commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and sustainability. You will have significant leadership experience in the tertiary sector, in teaching, research and/or consultancy. Our schools and services work alongside industry in the programmes that we deliver and we are looking to build further in our connection with Capable NZ. You will hold a relevant post graduate qualification.

If you are seeking a challenge, want to be at the forefront of education, and work for an innovative organisation that is committed to its community and learners, contact us today!

For a Position Description or to apply please visit our website. For further information contact Chris Morland: 021 735 521.

Applications close 5pm, Thursday 31 August 2017

Further information https://www.op.ac.nz/about-us/work-at-op/jobs/

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Australian Dietetics Council Membership
1 September

The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is seeking a Professional Educational Representative to join the Australian Dietetics Council (ADC) for a two-year term, commencing 1 October 2017. ADC is an independent Council formed to provide high-level advice to the DAA Board on issues relating to dietetics program accreditation and recognition of overseas dietetics qualifications. For more information please see the ADC Terms of Reference, or contact Kristy Bartlett via 02 6189 1215 or accreditation@daa.asn.au. To apply, please forward your CV and address of the selection criteria to Kristy Bartlett via accreditation@daa.asn.au by COB Friday 1 September 2017.

Further information https://daa.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2016-ADC-Terms-of-Referenc...

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Associate Professor in Higher Education Research, University of Copenhagen
The deadline for applications is 17 Sept 2017, 23:59 GMT +1.

The Department of Science Education at the University of Copenhagen seeks an excellent scholar for an associate professorship in higher education research, with a specialization within teaching and learning in university science programs. Preferably, the associate professor’s research will focus on students and/or teachers’ professional development within science programs.
 
The associate professor must have an academic standing showing internationally competitive research, and/or have internationally recognized high potential to make a future impact. The Department collaborates closely with other departments at the Faculty of Science, and applicants should have sufficient competences in the natural sciences to develop and participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating developmental and/or research projects concerning teaching at other departments.
  
Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, original scientific production at an international level, including contributions to developments in their field, as well as their level of documented, reflected, and research based teaching qualifications within the prioritized areas of teaching. Managerial and out-reach qualifications of applicants including ability to attract external funding will also be considered. 
 
Further information on the Department is linked at http://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/?show=145598.

Inquiries about the position can be made to Head of Department Hanne Andersen, hanne.andersen@ind.ku.dk

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Call for papers - Special issue on Engaging students in internationalisation
28th February 2018

Contributions to this Special Issue of the Journal of Studies in International Education may address practical, strategic, conceptual, and/or theoretical perspectives on student engagement in internationalisation, and employ a range of methodological approaches. The questions discussed in this Special Issue may include, but will not be limited to the following; 
• What does ‘student engagement’ in internationalisation mean, and how is it enacted in different cultural, national and regional contexts? How does the concept of student engagement ‘translate’ across geo-political and cultural borders? 
• What is the nature of students’ (cultural/linguistic) expertise, and how can a culturally diverse, international cohort of students and staff learn from each other? 
• What are the personal, cultural, institutional, political and economic blockers and enablers of student engagement in internationalisation? 

This Special Issue will draw on new ways of thinking about student engagement, which position students as active, critical, and agentic contributors to all aspects of university life, including the curriculum. Considerations of student engagement in the formal curriculum, co-curricular programs and informal opportunities for learning, such as social clubs and student housing, are all invited. Explorations of students’ active engagement in different contexts - at home and abroad - are equally welcome. 
In the spirit of this Special Issue, it is anticipated that some submissions may be co-written by students/alumni and staff (academic staff/faculty, professional staff, and other stakeholders)

Further information http://journals.sagepub.com/pb-assets/cmscontent/JSI/JSIE_SI_CFP_July%20...

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Higher Education in the Headlines

Postgrad vouchers will hurt uni | JOHN ROSS | Australian Higher Education | 09 August, 2017
Postgraduate vouchers risk killing off institutional diversity in higher education, UniMelb has warned.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/postgraduate-vouchers-p...

Training Graduate Students to Be Effective Teachers | Vimal Patel | Chronicle of Higher Education | 04 August, 2017
More colleges are making it a priority to teach future faculty members how to teach.
http://www.chronicle.com/article/Training-Graduate-Students-to/240783

More UK universities appeal against TEF ratings |  | Times Higher Education | 03 August, 2017
UEA and Soas among institutions challenging awards in sector-wide assessment of teaching quality
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/more-uk-universities-appeal-ag...