Junior Academic Developer (N002585) Vanderbijlpark
Listing reference: nwu_000711
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 14 May 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: CENTRE FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
VACANCY: JUNIOR ACADEMIC DEVELOPER
PEROMNES GRADE: P10
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To provide the necessary focused support and guidance to faculties to address critical strategic NWU Teaching and Learning goals. This includes the participation in the following activities: Curriculum renewal and transformation, TL and assessment strategies, Disciplinary literacies, Induction of newly appointed academics, academic professional development initiatives and the participation in scholarship of TL (SoTL) projects.
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. SUPPORT INTERNAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMME EVALUTION PROCESSES COORDIINATION
- Participate as part of a panel in Internal Programme Evaluations
- Analyse outcomes of the IPE’s.
- Attend the meetings involved IPE’s.
- Give input during the whole IPE processes.
2. CURRICULUM RENEWAL PROGRAMME MEMBER
- Participate in the Research on Curriculum Renewal across disciplines.
- Team member in the Curriculum Renewal Programme.
3. AD HOC
- Serve as member of the FACULTY TEACHING AND LEARNING SUPPORT DIRECTORATE leadership team in the Mahikeng Campus as determined by the Director.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Honors in the field of Education and/or Higher Education.
- 1-3 years’ experience of working in a higher education context.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Support with the development and support of workshops and webinars
- Knowledge and experience of the higher education context
- Knowledge of Curriculum development in the higher education context
- Research skills, administrative, coordinating and record keeping
- Report writing skills
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Good interpretation and communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data handling
- Ability to work under pressure
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:M s Mmamotswa Dibeco (018 389 2107)
INTERESTED PARTIES TO APPLY ON PNET WITH A CVs
RECRUITMENT INQUIRIES MUST BE FORWARDED TO: karabelo.motsepe@nwu.ac.za
All applications submitted through emails, will not be accepted.
Previously applicants will be included
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 17 May 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
