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Academic Staff Register Policy

POLICY

This policy details the criteria and processes for academic staff to be added to the Global Leadership Institute’s (GLI) Academic Staff Register.

SCOPE

All academic staff

PRINCIPLES

GLI ensures that:

  • the Academic Staff Register online, secure database includes: qualifications; relevant industry and professional experience; current (within the last five years) teaching, research, and scholarship; units approved to teach; and Higher Degree Research (HDR) supervision training and experience;
  • the Academic Dean is responsible for approving and maintaining the Academic Staff Register;
  • academic staff are qualified in a relevant field to at least one Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) qualification level higher than the unit being taught (AQF+1) or demonstrate equivalent professional experience. Guest or associate lecturers under supervision, professional experience supervisors, and tutors under supervision are exempt;
  • Unit Coordinators are permanent staff members who are AQF+1 to the unit up to AQF 9, or AQF 10 for HDR courses;
  • academic staff remain current in relevant scholarship that informs their teaching;
  • academic staff who are not AQF+1 may be approved if professional experience meets the learning needs of students;
  • academic staff report teaching, research, scholarship, professional development, and community engagement activities in their Annual Academic Appraisal and the data is analysed as part of the Academic Dean’s Annual Academic Report to Academic Board and Governing Board.

PROFESSIONAL EQUIVALENCE CRITERIA

Professional equivalence is current (within last five years) and relevant to the FoE of the unit being taught. Evidence includes, but is not limited to:

  • previous teaching experience at an Australian institute of higher education or equivalent;
  • workplace or practice-based experience;
  • leadership in development of professional standards or participation in relevant boards and professional networks;
  • industry leadership that requires higher order judgement and expertise;
  • letters of recommendation from senior industry leaders or industry awards;
  • peer reviewed or other reputable publications, conference/seminar presentations or reports;
  • leadership or management of peer reviewed research;
  • supervision of HDR students to completion;
  • contributions to a relevant FoE through participation in advisory boards;
  • managing significant projects relevant to the FoE.

ACADEMIC STAFF QUALIFICATIONS TO TEACH AT AQF LEVEL 8 AND 9

AQF Level to be taught Professional Equivalence
Level 5 – Diploma Level 7 academic qualification without relying on professional experience
Level 7 – Bachelor Level 7 or above qualification and current registration in the relevant profession (if applicable);

AND

three (3) years professional experience in the last five (5) years or study in a Level 8 course and some relevant professional experience, totalling three (3) years
Level 8 – Honours, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma Level 8 qualification and current registration to practice within the relevant profession (if applicable) plus three (3) years professional experience in the last five (5) years or study in a relevant Level 9 course or above, plus some relevant professional experience, totalling three (3) years.
Level 9 – Masters Level 9 qualification and current registration to practice within the relevant profession (if applicable);

AND

five (5) years teaching in the last 10 years or study in a relevant Level 10 course and some relevant professional experience, together totalling five (5) years

 

ADJUNCT AND HONORARY POSITIONS

Adjunct Lecturers and Adjunct Researchers may be appointed by GLI to recognise significant achievement and contribution to learning and teaching, research and scholarship, professional practice, and/or engagement and social responsibility. These appointments are mutually beneficial and reflect GLI’s commitment to diversity and equity.

Adjunct Academic Staff Criteria
An adjunct academic staff member demonstrates:

  • appropriate representation of GLI’s values;
  • significant contribution to a relevant FoE or professional practice;
  • engagement and social responsibility;
  • significant contribution to GLI’s learning and teaching, if nominated as an Adjunct Lecturer;
  • significant contribution to GLI’s research and scholarship, if nominated as an Adjunct Researcher;
  • AQF+1 or professional equivalence in a relevant FoE.

An adjunct academic staff member cannot be a current:

  • external member of Governing Board, Academic Board, or subcommittees;
  • GLI staff member;
  • Australian politician; or
  • philanthropic donor alone.

Adjunct positions are not a paid appointment. However, the position does not preclude payment for sessional teaching, guest speaking, supervising research projects, or other activities. LI may provide access to library and research resources as appropriate.

Duties of Adjunct Lecturers and Adjunct Researchers are on a need only basis and may include:

  • preparing and delivering lectures, seminars and/or professional development workshops;
  • contributing toward conferences and other research meetings;
  • collaborating on research projects;
  • supervising research projects.

Honorary appointments are ongoing unless terminated by GLI or the appointee.

EMERITUS PROFESSOR

The honorary position of Emeritus Professor may be conferred upon retired GLI academic staff holding the title of Professor who have given distinguished service to the Institute. A period of service of at least five (5) years or more is normally required for a person to be eligible.

Conferral of the honorary Emeritus Professor occurs when the academic staff member retires or leaves the employ of the Institute. The title will not normally be conferred upon an academic staff member who resigns from GLI to take up a post at another higher education institution.

An adjunct or honorary position may be withdrawn by the Academic Dean at any time if it is in the best interest of GLI. The person will be informed of the withdrawal in writing. There is no appeal process to the decision. Holders of adjunct or honorary positions may request termination of their appointment at any time.

PROCEDURES

ACADEMIC STAFF REGISTER APPLICATION

Applicants submit their full CV and certified supporting documents (e.g. testamurs) to the relevant Program Director (or delegated representative). The CV includes qualifications, higher education teaching, research and scholarship, and professional experience. The Program Director (or delegated representative) reviews the application and either commends or does not commend the application to the Academic Dean for approval. If the Academic Dean approves, the academic staff member is added to the GLI Academic Staff Register.

ADJUNCT AND HONORARY APPOINTMENT

Any member of academic staff may nominate adjunct and honorary appointments to the Academic Dean. Nominations include evidence that the nominee meets the relevant criteria. If accepted by the Academic Dean, the nomination it is tabled to Academic Board for approval. If the application is rejected, the nominee is notified in writing. All nominations are strictly confidential until Academic Board approves an application.

Adjunct and honorary appointees submit an Annual Performance Appraisal. If the honorary appointment ceases or is withdrawn, their profile is withdrawn from the Academic Staff Register.

RECORD KEEPING

The online Academic Staff Register database is stored according to the Information and Record Management Policy.

STAFF GRIEVANCE POLICY

Any complaint or grievance regarding this process should follow the Staff Grievance Policy.

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Associate Professor Jason Hartley

Jason Hartley is lecturer in criminology at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. He is a former police officer with 23 years of experience, and has trained personnel for deployment in Timor Leste, the Solomon Islands, Iraq and Afghanistan. Jason specializes in, and has published on engagement with Muslim communities, Indigenous Polynesian approaches to rehabilitation and reducing recidivism, and Asian Organised Crime. Jason also completed a community internship in Hebron on the West Bank.

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Professor Grant Pitman

Professor Grant Pitman is the president of the Global Leadership Institute. He has held senior leadership roles in government such as Chief Superintendent of Police and Director of Strategic Planning ICT in the Queensland Police Service;

  • Varied list of contributions to law enforcement, including disaster management, auditing and finance, organizational reform, education and human resources, and policy development
  • National, state, and regional levels of professional service, including the Ipswich Economic Forum, the Brisbane Airport Emergency Planning Committee, the National Emergency Communications Working Group, the National Police Drug and Alcohol Task Force, and the Police Education Advisory Council.

He has a Ph.D. and Master of Administration from Griffith University. He is a well-versed researcher and has published numerous articles and journals.

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Professor Kevin Tickle

Professor Kevin Tickle has extensive experience in Executive Management roles in the tertiary education sector, both public and private, over the last two decades and has been a consultant to Higher Education providers in Australia and overseas. His primary areas of interest are Leadership, Management, Information Technology, Mathematics and Statistics with expertise in the areas of probability modelling; decision support, and data analytics. He is currently a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, a member of the Institution of Engineers, Australia, the Australian Computer Society and an Emeritus Professor at CQUniversity.

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Mr Des Lacy OAM

Des serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the Asia Pacific Chapter of FBI National Academy Associates, after completing 40 years in the Queensland Police Service. During his distinguished career, Des was District Officer (A/Chief Superintendent) in Charge of the Gold Coast Police District, Police Commander for the Gold Coast Indy, Super V8s, Gold Coast Marathon, and Schoolies, as well as National Rugby League and Australian Foot League events in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Des oversaw development and implementation of the Integrated Justice Information Systems, Integrated Traffic Policing Program, and Integrated Tasking and Analysis System. He served as Director of the Strategic Services Branch and Information and Communications Technology Command, as well as Chair of the District Disaster Management Group and Security Operations Coordinator for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. 

Des has been a member of Rotary International for 30 years, representing Rotary International in the United States and the Middle East. For his work in the Gold Coast Community Des was awarded Citizen of the Year at the 2013 Gold Coast Australia Day celebrations. Des also was one of the founding Directors for the Oxenford and Coomera Community Youth Centre that provides much needed social services to the Northern Gold Coast Community. For the past 15 years, he has also been the Chair of this not-for-profit establishment. It. For his work promoting International Law Enforcement Des was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2017.

Qualifications

Graduate Diploma of Management

Graduate Certificate Business Management 

Bachelor of Business

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Dr Shantanu Banerjee

Dr Shantanu Banerjee is senior lecturer at Leaders Institute. With extensive experience in management, leadership, and administration across a range of contexts in India and Australia, Dr Banerjee is also currently an Industry Fellow at the University of Queensland Business School. His research focuses on socio-cultural-political contexts, particularly in the field of agribusiness and international business. His research has highlighted variations in the theme of international competitiveness by emphasising non-economic and non-market variables and on how multinational enterprises subsidiaries can pursue legitimacy pursuing non-market strategies. 

Dr Banerjee has presented his research work at esteemed international conferences such as ANZIBA and EIA and has published in scholarly journals including International Business Review and Management International Review. He graduated from the Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi (India) and the University of Queensland Business School. He has been an academic staff member at the University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology, lecturing in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Dr Banerjee has over 15 years of extensive and varied experience as an International Business Manager dealing and negotiating with overseas clients based in the United States of America, China, Japan, Canada, Switzerland, and Germany. He is currently employed with a Federal agency of the Australian Treasury. 

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Queensland, 2012

Master of Research, Queensland University of Technology, 2005

Master of Business, Queensland University of Technology, 2003

Postgraduate Diploma in International Trade, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, 1986

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, 1985

 

Communities of Practice

  • Editorial Board, Academy of International Business
  • Editorial Board, European Academy of Management
  • Editorial Board, Leadership & Management Studies in Sub-Sahara Africa Conference
  • Editorial Board, International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business
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Associate Professor Ben Arachi

BIOGRAPHY

Associate Professor Ben Arachi has four decades (1977-2023) of experience in higher education leadership and teaching. During his 15 years as Unit Coordinator at Central Queensland University, he received two Excellence in Teaching Awards and was nominated for the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Learning and Teaching and the Australian Awards for University Teaching. His online learning study was published in Economics for Today (Cengage 2022).

Previously, Associate Professor Arachi  served as Vice Principal, Head of the Department of Extension and Research, and Editor-in-Chief of the academic journal at Arul Anandar College, India (1992-1997). He was then Research Coordinator and Course Coordinator (1999-2008), as well as Chair of the Division of Economics (2000-2005) at HELP University, Malaysia. This included senior involvement in the application to become a University College and then a full University.

Associate Professor Arachi also has over 20 years of experience as a higher degree research supervisor, moderator, and examiner for doctoral degrees. In his five years as a Coordinator of All India Christian Higher Education, he organised numerous state-level seminars and workshops for academics in higher education in India. He has published four monographs, many research papers and articles while editing the Research AAC Journal of Economics. He has reviewed many higher education textbooks.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Madursi Kamaraj University, India, 1989

  • Master of Arts, University of Madras, 1975 (Gold Medalist)

  • Bachelor of Arts, Madursi Kamaraj University, India, 1973 (University Rank and Merit Scholarship)

  • Diploma in Applied Economics, Madursi Kamaraj University, India, 1980

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP

  • Member, Academic Board, 2023-current

  • Chair, Examiners Committe, 2023-current

  • Member, Course Advisory Committee, 2022-current

AWARDS

  • Central Queensland University Student Voice Commendation. The 2021 program includes unit evaluation data from term 3, 2020 and terms 1 and 2, 2021.

  • Central Queensland University  Student Voice Commendation. The 2020 program includes unit evaluation data from term 3, 2019 and terms 1 and 2, 2020.

  • Central Queensland University Central Queensland University Platinum certificate Top rated Unit in Term 2, 2019

  • Central Queensland University Gold certificate Highly rated Unit in Term 2,2019 (ACCT20070)

  • Gold certificate Highly rated Unit in Term 2,2019 from CQU(ECON11026)

  • Charles Sturt University Excellence in Teaching Award (ECO511)

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Dr Bandula Nambukara-Gamage

Dr Bandula Nambukara-Gamage is a Senior Lecturer of Accounting and Finance at James Cook University, Brisbane campus. He currently teaches Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Accounting, Master of Professional Accounting, and Master of Business Administration students based on the Brisbane campus. Dr Nambukara-Gamage has previously lectured at Central Queensland University, Federation University, and Charles Darwin University.

QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Philosophy, University of New England, 2013

Master of Commerce

Licentiate Certificate (recognised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia)

Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)

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Professor Rod St Hill

Professor Rodney St Hill is the former President of Leaders Institute (2018-2020) and serves as Senior Pastor (2016-current) at IgniteLife Church Gold Coast, where he heads IgniteLife Business, an outreach to Christians in business. He is a leader in the global Business As Mission movement. He also consults on governance and executive management in higher education and business, with a particular special interest in Christian education institutions and businesses.

Previously, Professor St Hill was a long-term senior leader and Vice President Academic of Christian Heritage College, Brisbane. With the input of his colleagues and many others in his network, he developed business curriculum that embeds the ‘5 P missional business’ model – a model of production, people, planet, and profit. He was also Dean of Students, among other roles, at University of Southern Queensland (1993-2009).

QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Cantebury, 1989

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons 1), University of Newcastle, 1979

EXTERNAL EXPERT REVIEWER

External Member, various course assessment panels in business, management and leadership at Alphacrucis College, Australian College of Divinity, and Avondale University College, 2014 to 2020

Member: Australian Institute of Company Directors

COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE

Member: Economic Society of Australia

External Expert, Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), 2019-current

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Ps Duane Van Vuuren

Ps Duane Van Vuuren has served as Brisbane Campus Director, Postgraduate Leadership Studies Director, Unit Coordinator, and Lecturer at Alphacrucis University College. He also served as Executive Pastor at several churches across Australia.

Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy in Leaders – candidate
Master of Arts
Master of Leadership
Graduate Certificate of Leadership

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Geoff Sheldon

Associate Professor Geoff Sheldon

Associate Professor Geoff Sheldon is a part-time Doctoral and Masters theses examiner for University of Southern Queensland and has been a visiting professor and guest lecturer at Bond University. He is the holder of a Doctorate of Policing and Security and a Master of Leadership, together with five other post and under-graduate qualifications. His distinguished Queensland policing career saw him serve across the entire state for just over 42 years (1982-2023), most recently in the Gold Coast and Cairns Districts at the level of Superintendent. He serves on multiple boards and charity committees.

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Academic Staff Register Policy

POLICY

This policy details the criteria and processes for academic staff to be added to the Global Leadership Institute’s (GLI) Academic Staff Register.

SCOPE

All academic staff

PRINCIPLES

GLI ensures that:

  • the Academic Staff Register online, secure database includes: qualifications; relevant industry and professional experience; current (within the last five years) teaching, research, and scholarship; units approved to teach; and Higher Degree Research (HDR) supervision training and experience;
  • the Academic Dean is responsible for approving and maintaining the Academic Staff Register;
  • academic staff are qualified in a relevant field to at least one Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) qualification level higher than the unit being taught (AQF+1) or demonstrate equivalent professional experience. Guest or associate lecturers under supervision, professional experience supervisors, and tutors under supervision are exempt;
  • Unit Coordinators are permanent staff members who are AQF+1 to the unit up to AQF 9, or AQF 10 for HDR courses;
  • academic staff remain current in relevant scholarship that informs their teaching;
  • academic staff who are not AQF+1 may be approved if professional experience meets the learning needs of students;
  • academic staff report teaching, research, scholarship, professional development, and community engagement activities in their Annual Academic Appraisal and the data is analysed as part of the Academic Dean’s Annual Academic Report to Academic Board and Governing Board.

PROFESSIONAL EQUIVALENCE CRITERIA

Professional equivalence is current (within last five years) and relevant to the FoE of the unit being taught. Evidence includes, but is not limited to:

  • previous teaching experience at an Australian institute of higher education or equivalent;
  • workplace or practice-based experience;
  • leadership in development of professional standards or participation in relevant boards and professional networks;
  • industry leadership that requires higher order judgement and expertise;
  • letters of recommendation from senior industry leaders or industry awards;
  • peer reviewed or other reputable publications, conference/seminar presentations or reports;
  • leadership or management of peer reviewed research;
  • supervision of HDR students to completion;
  • contributions to a relevant FoE through participation in advisory boards;
  • managing significant projects relevant to the FoE.

ACADEMIC STAFF QUALIFICATIONS TO TEACH AT AQF LEVEL 8 AND 9

AQF Level to be taught Professional Equivalence
Level 5 – Diploma Level 7 academic qualification without relying on professional experience
Level 7 – Bachelor Level 7 or above qualification and current registration in the relevant profession (if applicable);

AND

three (3) years professional experience in the last five (5) years or study in a Level 8 course and some relevant professional experience, totalling three (3) years
Level 8 – Honours, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma Level 8 qualification and current registration to practice within the relevant profession (if applicable) plus three (3) years professional experience in the last five (5) years or study in a relevant Level 9 course or above, plus some relevant professional experience, totalling three (3) years.
Level 9 – Masters Level 9 qualification and current registration to practice within the relevant profession (if applicable);

AND

five (5) years teaching in the last 10 years or study in a relevant Level 10 course and some relevant professional experience, together totalling five (5) years

 

ADJUNCT AND HONORARY POSITIONS

Adjunct Lecturers and Adjunct Researchers may be appointed by GLI to recognise significant achievement and contribution to learning and teaching, research and scholarship, professional practice, and/or engagement and social responsibility. These appointments are mutually beneficial and reflect GLI’s commitment to diversity and equity.

Adjunct Academic Staff Criteria
An adjunct academic staff member demonstrates:

  • appropriate representation of GLI’s values;
  • significant contribution to a relevant FoE or professional practice;
  • engagement and social responsibility;
  • significant contribution to GLI’s learning and teaching, if nominated as an Adjunct Lecturer;
  • significant contribution to GLI’s research and scholarship, if nominated as an Adjunct Researcher;
  • AQF+1 or professional equivalence in a relevant FoE.

An adjunct academic staff member cannot be a current:

  • external member of Governing Board, Academic Board, or subcommittees;
  • GLI staff member;
  • Australian politician; or
  • philanthropic donor alone.

Adjunct positions are not a paid appointment. However, the position does not preclude payment for sessional teaching, guest speaking, supervising research projects, or other activities. LI may provide access to library and research resources as appropriate.

Duties of Adjunct Lecturers and Adjunct Researchers are on a need only basis and may include:

  • preparing and delivering lectures, seminars and/or professional development workshops;
  • contributing toward conferences and other research meetings;
  • collaborating on research projects;
  • supervising research projects.

Honorary appointments are ongoing unless terminated by GLI or the appointee.

EMERITUS PROFESSOR

The honorary position of Emeritus Professor may be conferred upon retired GLI academic staff holding the title of Professor who have given distinguished service to the Institute. A period of service of at least five (5) years or more is normally required for a person to be eligible.

Conferral of the honorary Emeritus Professor occurs when the academic staff member retires or leaves the employ of the Institute. The title will not normally be conferred upon an academic staff member who resigns from GLI to take up a post at another higher education institution.

An adjunct or honorary position may be withdrawn by the Academic Dean at any time if it is in the best interest of GLI. The person will be informed of the withdrawal in writing. There is no appeal process to the decision. Holders of adjunct or honorary positions may request termination of their appointment at any time.

PROCEDURES

ACADEMIC STAFF REGISTER APPLICATION

Applicants submit their full CV and certified supporting documents (e.g. testamurs) to the relevant Program Director (or delegated representative). The CV includes qualifications, higher education teaching, research and scholarship, and professional experience. The Program Director (or delegated representative) reviews the application and either commends or does not commend the application to the Academic Dean for approval. If the Academic Dean approves, the academic staff member is added to the GLI Academic Staff Register.

ADJUNCT AND HONORARY APPOINTMENT

Any member of academic staff may nominate adjunct and honorary appointments to the Academic Dean. Nominations include evidence that the nominee meets the relevant criteria. If accepted by the Academic Dean, the nomination it is tabled to Academic Board for approval. If the application is rejected, the nominee is notified in writing. All nominations are strictly confidential until Academic Board approves an application.

Adjunct and honorary appointees submit an Annual Performance Appraisal. If the honorary appointment ceases or is withdrawn, their profile is withdrawn from the Academic Staff Register.

RECORD KEEPING

The online Academic Staff Register database is stored according to the Information and Record Management Policy.

STAFF GRIEVANCE POLICY

Any complaint or grievance regarding this process should follow the Staff Grievance Policy.