Faculty Leader – Social Services
Core
Lead the end-to-end development and implementation of a new Social Work programme portfolio, ensuring alignment with professional accreditation, regulatory standards, and community needs.
Role type
Senior academic leader (programme design & curriculum development)
Builds
New Social Work degree/diploma programmes and associated curriculum
Domain
Higher Education / Social Work / Public Sector
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PhD in Social Work or related field, SWRB registration, programme design, curriculum development, stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, culturally responsive teaching (Māori/Pasifika), regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
SWRB accreditation experience, research activity, LMS platform experience
Technologies
Moodle
Responsibilities
Lead programme and curriculum development; Develop course structures and assessment frameworks; Embed Māori and Pasifika perspectives; Ensure alignment with SWRB and NZQA standards; Build relationships with practitioners and community organizations; Lead sector consultation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on academic leader