Associate Professor/Professor and Deputy Dean: Teaching and Learning (Term Appointment) needed at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible, among others, for the following duties:

• Carrying out academic, managerial, and administrative responsibilities in the Office of the Dean.
• Assisting the Dean with developing and implementing innovative teaching and learning strategies.
• Leading and supporting inter- and transdisciplinary teaching, as well as curriculum transformation, curricular development and community engagement.
• Assisting with development of effective support and monitoring mechanisms to enhance the quality of undergraduate and postgraduate offerings.
• Promoting the use of technology in the teaching and learning activities of the Faculty.
• Implementing the Faculty’s strategies and plans relating to teaching and learning.
• Performing a liaison role between the student body (residences and class representatives) and the Faculty management.
• Performing any other duties that may be assigned by the Dean and/or members of the Executive .

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant doctorate with specialisation in the broad field of education
• Requisite qualifications and experience to be eligible for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria, the assessment of which is based on several factors, including teaching, research, and postgraduate supervision, community engagement, academic administration, and academic citizenship
• A minimum of five (5) years of academic management experience in a higher education institution
• Proven, ongoing track record of excellence in leading teams in academic programme development and implementation
• Proven leadership experience in inter-faculty undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
• Proven extensive experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and postgraduate supervision

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Recognised academic status in the broad field of education at the professorial level
• Proven research excellence and high-quality publications in accredited journals, established record of teaching accomplishments, and the ability to cultivate a supportive research, teaching, and learning culture.
• Ability to manage the teaching and learning portfolio in the Faculty and provide sound academic leadership.
• Capacity to drive a strong vision within the Faculty on the desired journey aligned with the vision of the University and with due regard to transformation, including curriculum transformation.
• Proven record of innovation and knowledge of the use of online and digital tools in managing teaching and learning.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of technology in teaching and learning.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Excellent liaison skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent technological skills.
• Excellent communication and appropriate language skills

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES

• Experience in leading an academic department in a higher education environment
• Experience in academic staff development
• NRF rating