Programme Director (Contract appointment: 5 years):Department of Genetics (Job ID 5712) – (1417) needed at University of the Free State
Job title : Programme Director (Contract appointment: 5 years):Department of Genetics (Job ID 5712) – (1417)
Job Location : Free State, Bloemfontein
Deadline : June 03, 2024
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Duties and responsibilities:
In consultation with the Director undertake the following:
- Manage the curriculum processes of the department.
- Develop new learning programmes in consultation with stakeholders.
- Ensure frequent and continuous development and management of the operational plan of the Programme.
- Provide general leadership in the Programme and ensure academic coherence across all various modules of the programme.
- Ensure that the activities of the Programme are undertaken in accordance with the governance, policy, and regulatory frameworks of the University.
- Assume responsibility for the academic quality of the Programme.
- Manage the academic administration of the Programme.
- Ensure scholarship of high quality.
- Manage matters relating to teaching, learning, and students in the Programme.
- Conduct own research.
- Provide academic advice in terms of academic inquiries, amendments of yearbooks, schedules, timetables, etc. related to the Programme.
- Serve on the marketing committee of the faculty as necessary.
- Assist with marketing pamphlets or any suitable marketing material.
Inherent Job Requirements:
- Doctoral degree on NQF level 10.
- A full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of the Department Genetics at the University of the Free State.
Recommendations:
- Experience in academic administration.
Competencies
Key Competencies:
Results oriented.
- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
Strategic thinking.
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good management skills.
- Ability to function with ease in the university’s richly diverse working environment Strategic thinking.
Leading.
- The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
- The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
Building coalitions
- The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
Required Documents
- Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.
- A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
- Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
- A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
- Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
- A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
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