Director: Teaching And Learning And Programme Development needed at Sol Plaatje University
Job title : Director: Teaching And Learning And Programme Development
Job Location : Northern Cape, Kimberley
Deadline : April 26, 2024
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Purpose
- The purpose of this position is to lead, manage and drive the implementation of the strategy for the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Programme Development (CTLPD) and grow a vibrant teaching and learning culture at the University. Further responsibilities include people management, budget and financial management and health and safety management.
Minimum Requirements
- PhD/Doctoral degree NQF 10 in Higher Education Teaching and Learning
- At least 10 years of experience in higher education institutions
- Academic and professional standing in the field of expertise, and high academic credibility amongst peers
- At least 5 years’ management experience including supervision of staff, budgets, and processes.
- A thorough understanding of following a higher education environment
- Teaching and student learning
- Academic Student Support
- Quality Assurance
- Career path development support
- Experience in data analytics.
- Experience in developing and managing stakeholder relationships.
- The ability to work under pressure and manage a complex set of concurrent tasks.
- Project management experience
- Computer skills (MS Office suite)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Actively support the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in the achievement of the University Teaching, Learning and Programme Development strategic objectives
- Support and guide the following portfolios:
- Leadership and planning in the areas of teaching development, student academic development, learning technology, and research
- Interacting with external partners, including government, local and international universities, alumni, business and local communities, and donors (fundraising)
- Quality assurance and enhancement
Risk management.
- Oversee the use of data analytics to make informed decisions concerning teaching and learning.
- Development of Academic Staff Competencies in Pedagogics and Teaching Methodologies
- Establish and enhance e-learning capabilities among academic staff and students
- Curriculum development, review, renewal & transformation and Evaluation of learning, teaching & assessment events
- Strengthen the structures, strategies, processes, and programmes that facilitate academic support for students
- Strengthen the structures, strategies, processes, and programmes that facilitate career capacity development and enhancement for academic staff
Policy and Procedure Development
- Implementation of the quality assurance standards/ measures to meet both internally set standards and the requirements of external bodies.
- Review structures for their appropriateness to assist the CTLPD in achieving its strategic priorities.
- Develop the department’s Budget and provide sound financial management.
- Drives the effective implementation of administrative systems.
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