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Senior Academic Developer N000473

Listing reference: nwu_002077

Listing status: Closed

Apply by: 12 October 2023

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Office Support

Location: Mafikeng - Capital City

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

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Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS) DIVISION: DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: TEACHING AND LEARNING DEPARTMENT: CENTRE FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING VACANCY: SENIOR ACADEMIC DEVELOPER POSITION NUMBER: N000473 PEROMNES: P7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To coordinate the Induction programme for newly appointed academics at the North-West University and lead the Mafikeng campus team on activities within the Directorate for the Disciplinary Literacies Programme Team, and CHE Institutional Audit Team. This position is also linked to becoming the CTL Lead in the Faculty of Humanities. As a Lead, all teaching and learning developments from CTL are represented by this person. The Candidate will also need to show leadership in research in the field of higher education and teaching by engage in scholarship of teaching and learning (SOTL) within the directorate. They also need to advice and offer academic support for academic professional development of academics as teachers to enable quality and innovative teaching to improve retention and student success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Academic Induction Programme Coordination

Plan and coordinate the Campus programme for each offering (3x a year Jan, Jul, Nov). (Planning and coordinating the program is distinguished from presenting themes).
As part of the Faculty Lead to be involved in the Faculty Induction programme presenting on CTL at each offering (2x a year before end Jun and before end Oct). As part of the core team update requirements for the compilation of a portfolio of evidence.
Observe, evaluate, and give feedback on PoE before letters of completion are sent out.
Support new academics to complete the Induction experience within three to six months following their appointment.
Evaluate a minimum of three PoE, provide feedback to new academics and update the portfolio completion database accurately.

Disciplinary Literacies (DL) Programme Coordination

Research on Epistemological Access and ‘Powerful Knowledge’ across disciplines.
Coordinate the disciplinary literacies programmes.
Conduct workshops in DL.

Faculty Lead

Attend Teaching and Learning Committee meeting with the faculty of Humanities.
Submit Leads reports of teaching, learning and assessment key functional areas to CTL.
Attend FTLS and CTL faculty leads and directors meeting.
Attend to all e-request by faculty of humanities.
Support in the development of teaching and learning integrated plans and support requests from faculty.

Internal Academic Programme Evaluation Processes Coordination

Faculty panel in IPE’s.
Analyse outcomes of the IPE’s.
Attend the meetings involved IPE’s.
Give input during the whole IPE processes.

Minimum requirements

An Honours degree/ PGDip in Academic Development, Education, or related field (NQF level 8).
A minimum of five (5) years’ work experience as a specialist in a relevant field of Teaching, Learning and Research in a higher education institution.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

A Master’s/PhD degree (NQF level 9/10) in Education.
Professional registration with SACE.
Membership with HELTASA and/or SAERA.
A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching experience as a specialist in a relevant field of Teaching, Learning and Research in a higher education institution.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

The ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate professional development sessions for teachers focused on disciplinary literacy strategies and techniques.
Proficiency in evidence-based literacy instruction practices, including strategies for reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary development, and critical thinking across different subject areas.
The ability to design and adapt curriculum materials that integrate literacy instruction seamlessly into the content areas. This involves aligning instructional materials with academic standards.
Research Skills: The capability to stay current with research on disciplinary literacy and best practices in literacy instruction, and to apply this research to curriculum development and instruction.
Research Skills: The capability to stay current with research on disciplinary literacy and best practices in literacy instruction, and to apply this research to curriculum development and instruction.
Data Management: Competency in organizing and managing data related to student literacy progress, program effectiveness, and resource utilization.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

Leadership qualities such as vision, motivation, and the ability to inspire and guide others are essential.
Collaboration skills to build positive working relationships.
Awareness and sensitivity to the cultural backgrounds and experiences of students and lecturers.
Openness to feedback from lecturers, colleagues and others and willingness to reflect on their practices.

REMUNERATION

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr Nomasomi Morule, Tel No: 018 289-2482

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Hawa Joosub, Tel No: 018 389-9015

CLOSING DATE: 12 October 2023

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications may only 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 the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.