Job Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY FULL-TIME PERMANENT ACADEMIC PERSONNEL FROM THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST.KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may be submitted only 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.Duties and responsibilities

• Take responsibility with the Dean to ensure the achievement of the mission of all faculty-based programmes and initiatives.
• Lead the faculty's Teaching and Learning (T&L) portfolio by guiding T&L policies, teaching approaches, digitalization, and innovation in the field to ensure the smooth running of all T&L activities.
• Guide strategic and visionary T&L matters such as course and curriculum development, teaching innovation and hybrid teaching methodologies.
• Ensure that the General Rules and Regulations of the UFS and Education rules related to the academic programs are adhered to, updated where needed, and communicated to all staff in Education.
• Liaise with top management through the Dean, especially the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic, CTL, SAS, and DIRAP.
• Continuously look for new T&L needs from the related market, students, and government.
• Take responsibility with the T&L Manager of Education for leading the T&L committee and all initiatives in the field of T&L.
• Attend all UFS T&L-related meetings, formal and informal.
• Ensure the application of the quality assurance framework to all T&L matters in the different departments.
• Spearhead curriculum renewal and innovation in the faculty.
• Coordinate the initiation of short learning programmes.

Inherent Job Requirements

• A Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10, within a discipline of Education.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience on management level.
• Proven experience in forming networks and linkages between the UFS and industry.
• Proven experience in supervision of master's and doctoral students.
• Proven evidence of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Must be appointed as Associate Professor or full Professor in the faculty.
• Proven experience in the leadership of Teaching and Learning, such as curriculum development, design and renewal, and assessment.

RecommendationsA deep understanding of all UFS policies and rules related to T&L is evident in the departmental policies developed and successful implementation.

• A fair understanding of the HEQSF, SAQA, and DHET rules and requirements and the development of new qualifications.
• Evidence of curriculum development, innovations, and staff development within his/her department concerning new strategies and innovation.
• Evidence of implementing a composite strategic plan for T&L in his/her department.
• Knowledgeable about the functioning of the faculty executive committee.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with impeccable attention to detail.
• Evidence of inter-faculty and inter-department collaborations.
• Ability to set an overall strategy and drive process improvement.
• The ability to build relationships with and between faculty and UFS staff.
• Identify, train, and develop leaders within the faculty and set them on a path for management.
• A deep understanding of national and international trends in current, new and emerging modalities of improving Teaching and Learning in higher education.

CompetenciesKey Competencies Required:

• 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 focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
- The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

• Business Acumen

- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.

• Leading

- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

• Building coalitions

- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.Required DocumentsPlease ensure 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).

Assumption of duties:
01 December 2024Closing date:
18 August 2024Allowances:
The allowances are available on request.Enquiries
For enquiries, please contact 051 401 9737 or email JonesEY@ufs.ac.za / 051 401 9329 or email VermaakM@ufs.ac.za.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.Additional Information

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