Job Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY FULL-TIME PERMANENT ACADEMIC STAFF WITHIN THE FACULTY OF LAW WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR TENUREKINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.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).

Duties and responsibilities:

• To implement, manage, supervise, evaluate and develop the LLB programme following the LLB academic standards and the University of the Free State (UFS) standards.
• Ensure the application of the quality assurance framework to the LLB programme and assume responsibility for the academic quality of the programme
• Ensure that the General Rules and Regulations of the University and rules related to the LLB programme are adhered to, updated where needed and communicated to all staff in the Faculty of Law.
• Ensure that the activities and operational plan of the LLB programme are undertaken following the University's governance, policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Take responsibility with the Vice-Dean (Learning & Teaching) to develop and implement the strategic mission of the faculty within the broader University context, focusing on teaching and learning, innovation and digitalisation.
• Take responsibility with the Vice-Dean (Learning & Teaching) to lead the faculty's Teaching and Learning (T&L) portfolio by guiding T&L policies, teaching approaches, digitalisation, and innovation in the field to ensure the smooth running of all T&L activities.
• Provide academic advice regarding academic inquiries, amendments of rulebooks, schedules, timetables, etc.
• Continuously look for new T&L needs from students, employers and other stakeholders.
• Participate in student feedback mechanisms and complaints and appeals procedures as required.
• Take responsibility with the Faculty Manager of Law to manage the academic administration associated with the LLB programme within the Faculty of Law.
• Attend all formal and informal UFS meetings about teaching and learning, innovation, and digitalisation with the Vice-Dean (Learning & Teaching).
• Chair the Teaching and Learning Committee of the Faculty.
• Participate in committees at the Faculty and University level.

Inherent requirements:

• Full-time permanent academic staff member of the Faculty of Law.
• A Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 within any related discipline of Law.

Recommendations:

• Experience in academic leadership or management.
• Experience in the leadership of Teaching and Learning, such as curriculum development, design and renewal, and assessment.
• A thorough understanding of the rules and policy, governance and regulatory frameworks within which academic programmes are offered within the Faculty of Law and the UFS.
• A deep understanding of all UFS policies and rules related to T&L, evident in departmental policies developed and successful implementation.
• An understanding of the HEQSF, SAQA, and DHET rules and requirements and the development of new qualifications.
• Evidence of SoTL or Teaching Fellowship.
• Knowledgeable about the functioning of committees at the Faculty and University level.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with impeccable attention to detail.
• Evidence of inter-faculty and inter-department collaborations.
• The ability to build relationships with and between faculty and UFS staff.
• Ability to set an overall strategy and drive process improvement.
• A deep understanding of national and international trends in current, new, and emerging modalities of improving Teaching and Learning in SET and higher education.
• Strong administrative, report writing and communication skills

CompetenciesRequired 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 be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
- The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

• Leading.

- The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

• Building coalitions.

- The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
- The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.Closing date:
10 September 2024Allowance:
The Programme Director allowance is payable, which is calculated according to a transparent formula approved by the relevant decision-making structures of the UFS. The value of the allowance is available on request.Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 2979 or email JardineS@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9810 / 9813 / 9814 / 9848 for assistance.General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdfThe University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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