Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning)

• One of Australia’s highest-quality and most trusted institutes of higher education
• A sector-leading institute with rare status as a self-accrediting authority
• Permanent full-time position based in Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney

To support our sustained growth and academic evolution at Kaplan Business School, we’re excited to be inviting applications for our inaugural Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning). 

About the role

This newly created role, which reports to the Academic Dean, will be responsible for the national leadership of curriculum, academic operations and high-level faculty management across all disciplines.  The Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) will be pivotal as they work constructively with their team of four Academic Directors to collaboratively drive sector-leading excellence in the design, development and delivery of student-centred courses.

Key responsibilities

Our ideal candidate will thrive on the challenge of further enhancing an already high-performing academic function at a globally recognised institute that aspires to strengthen its performance to an even greater extent.  This will require the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) to:

• Champion employability as the core focus of every course, subject and assessment
• Serve as a credible mentor and role model for faculty leaders and supervisors
• Consistently exceed the regulatory standards expected of higher education providers
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of a national multi-campus academic portfolio
• Advance the multifaceted integration of GenAI and digital learning technologies
• Proactively identify and leverage opportunities for continuous improvement
• Cultivate a culture of collaboration, cohesion and high faculty engagement

About you

If you’re passionate about international education, are an early adopter of EdTech and understand the distinct factors essential to the success of an independent non-university provider, we would welcome your application should you meet the following criteria:

• Doctorate in a relevant discipline
• Active membership of a reputable academic and/or professional association
• Sophisticated understanding of the HESF, AQF, ESOS Act and related frameworks
• Record of achieving high student satisfaction and superior graduate outcomes
• Success in embedding employability and innovation in curriculum and assessment
• Appreciation for the specialised learning needs of international students
• Experience in the recruitment, development, engagement and retention of faculty

Kaplan Business School 

At Kaplan Business School, we are one of only 18 self-accrediting institutes of higher education in Australia and are recognised globally as an exemplar of international education, quality teaching, student support, employability and academic integrity.

We deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, IT, analytics, accounting, marketing, management and tourism, and are an integral part of the global Kaplan network that impacts more than 1 million students worldwide each year.  Our flagship MBA is among Australia’s largest and most highly regarded.

You’d join a collaborative and flexible leadership team who cultivate a culture of innovation and student centricity across six Australian campuses as well as online.

Applications close Monday 8 December 2025.

Pre-screening questions and background checks may be required:  Kaplan and many of its major clients operate in highly regulated environments. This requires us to be proactive and diligent in relation to personnel background checks and to undertake thorough vetting of candidates for roles of this nature. To enable Kaplan to assess a candidate’s suitability for this role, each candidate will be required to answer pre-screening questions, and, if you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undertake the relevant background checks (unless Kaplan determines otherwise). These checks may include one or more of the following: verification of identity, working rights, criminal history, qualifications, and working with children clearance. If you are shortlisted, Kaplan will advise you which checks are required for this role and explain how you will undertake the checks. Kaplan is committed to handling your personal information appropriately. Please see the Privacy Policy at Kaplan.edu.au for information about how Kaplan may handle your personal information in connection with this application process.

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