PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Educational Developer advances quality teaching and learning through curriculum development, teaching enhancement initiatives, academic professional development, and strategic faculty partnerships and collaborations. The role involves active collaboration with faculties, external regulatory bodies, and academic support units to design and implement innovative and responsive educational solutions aligned with NWU's strategic priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Curriculum Programme, development and design:

• Provide strategic and operational support for the development of new qualifications aligned with institutional goals and national priorities.
• Contribute to the review and enhancement of existing qualifications, ensuring academic coherence, relevance, and responsiveness.
• Ensure regulatory compliance through alignment with institutional policies, Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF), and accreditation requirements (e.g., CHE, DHET, SAQA).

2.     Teaching Enhancement:

• Coordinate and facilitate the Induction Programme for Academics to support onboarding and capacity development.
• Drive awards and recognition initiatives that celebrate teaching excellence and innovation.
• Manage and implement Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) offerings for academic staff.
• Advocate and support digital and blended learning strategies, including the integration of educational technologies.
• Provide ongoing faculty support through workshops, consultations, and collaborative projects.

3.     Teaching and Programme Evaluation:

• Support Institutional and External Programme Evaluation (IPE/EPE) processes to ensure quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate teaching evaluations, including the analysis and reporting of student feedback to inform pedagogical improvement.

4.     Scholarship and professional development:

• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance expertise in teaching and learning in higher education, including participation in formal and informal learning opportunities.
• Pursue academic qualifications or advanced studies relevant to teaching and learning in higher education to support role effectiveness and scholarly credibility.
• Contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) through research, conference participation, publications, or other scholarly outputs that advance knowledge and practice in the field.
• Maintain professional engagement with national and international networks and communities of practice to remain informed of emerging trends, innovations, and best practices in higher education.

5.     Ad hoc responsibilities:

• Participate in ad hoc projects or committees that align with strategic institutional initiatives or address emergent academic development and faculty needs.

6.     Occupational Health and Safety:

• Comply with and promote OHS protocols and procedures, contributing to a safe and healthy working environment.

• A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Instructional Design / Curriculum Studies or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years’ working experience in Higher Education Teaching and Learning.

RECOMMENDATIONS / ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• A Postgraduate Certificate / Postgraduate Diploma (NQF level 8) in Education, Higher Education, Technology or Curriculum Design/Development.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in curriculum and programme design.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Expertise in curriculum design, instructional design, and digital pedagogy.
• Understanding of South African higher education policy and regulatory environments.
• Excellent theoretical foundations in educational theories, instructional methods and teaching strategies.
• Competency in data literacy.
• Strong project management, facilitation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively across diverse academic disciplines and institutional functions.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to participate in team project within the Centre, directorates and Faculties
• Project and time management skills
• Emotional intelligence.

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 REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr Esmarie Strydom, Tel: 016 910 3064

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951

CLOSING DATE: 28 November 2025

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.