Director: Faculty Teaching and Learning Support (N002856)
Listing reference: nwu_001611
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 21 April 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
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.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
DIVISION: DEPUTY-VICE CHANCELLOR: TEACHING AND LEARNING
DIRECTORATE: CENTRE FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
POSITION: DIRECTOR: FACULTY TEACHING AND LEARNING SUPPORT
POSITION NUMBER: N002856
PEROMNES: P5
APPOINTMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Co-determine the Centre for Teaching and Learning strategy and take joint accountability for the implementation of a unitary strategy across multi-campus operations through innovative research, scientifically based academic development of staff and student processes, practice and technology for success model delivery. This directorate will focus on Faculty support.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strategy Development
- Faculty Teaching and Learning support
- Academic Development and Support for Academics
- Student Academic Development and support
- Advice on Curriculum Design and Development
- Research, Innovation and Training
- Management and Leadership
Minimum requirements
- A Master’s degree in Education or an equivalent qualification on NQF level 9 in a related area of specialisation.
- A minimum of ten years’ experience as a Teaching and Learning Specialist within the higher education environment, of which 3 years should include management experience.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- A PhD (NQF level 10) in Higher Education Studies will serve as a strong recommendation.
- Membership with SAAIR, HELTASA, NADEOSA will be an advantage.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstrated ability to direct the development and implementation of strategy and strategic projects
- Excellent managerial skills, including the management of human resources
- Thorough understanding of the theory and practice of teaching and learning in higher education
- Thorough knowledge of approaches to academic professional development, student access and support and curriculum design and delivery and innovative approaches to technology-enabled teaching and learning
- Established track record of relevant research in teaching and learning theory and practice
- Well-developed understanding of the South African and international higher education systems, as well as the higher education regulatory and legal environment in South Africa
- Sound financial management skills
- Well-developed information and communication technology proficiency
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Sound negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Capability to combine strategic thoughts and results driven action
- Personal impact, stature and credibility
- 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: Prof Van Vollenhoven on 018 299 4868
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Lionel Eksteen on 018 285 2104
CLOSING DATE: 21 April 2023
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1 July 2023 or as soon as possible
thereafter
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.