Job Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY FULL-TIME PERMANENT ACADEMIC PERSONNEL FROM THE FACULTY OF THEOLOGY AND RELIGION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST.KINDLY 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.Duties and responsibilities

• Take co-responsibility with the Dean to ensure the achievement of the mission of all faculty-based programmes and initiatives.
• Lead the Teaching and Learning (T&L) portfolio of the faculty by guiding T&L policies, teaching approaches, digitalisation 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 as well as rules related to the academic programmes are adhered to, updated where needed and communicated to all staff in the faculty.
• 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 co-responsibility with the Faculty Manager for consideration of any academic administration aspects, faculty rules and standard operating procedures.
• 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.
• Take responsibility for digitalisation and entrepreneurial projects.
• Coordinate the initiation of short learning programmes.

Inherent Job Requirements

• A Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10, within any related discipline of Theology and Religion.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience on management level.
• Proven experience in forming networks and linkages between the UFS and industry.
• Proven experience in the supervision of master's and PhD students.
• Proven evidence of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Must be appointed as an Associate or full Professor at the University of the Free State.
• Proven experience in the leadership of Teaching and Learning, such as curriculum development, design and renewal, and assessment.

Recommendations

• A deep understanding of all UFS policies and rules related to T&L, evident in 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 and innovations and staff development within his/her department in relation to new strategies and innovation.
• Evidence of SoTL or Teaching Fellowship.
• Evidence of the implementation of a composite strategic plan for T&L in his/her department.
• Knowledgeable about the functioning of the Executive committee of a faculty.
• 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 SET and higher education.

CompetenciesKey Competencies Required:

• Results orientated:

o Ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
o Ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

• Strategic thinking:

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

• Business acumen:

o Quality management of programme delivery.
o The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

• Leading:

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

• Building coalitions:

o Ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
o Ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
o Ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.Required DocumentsPlease ensure all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• 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).

Assumption of duties:
1 January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.Closing date:
17 November 2024Allowances:
The allowances are available on request.Enquiries:
For enquiries, please contact 051 401 9329 or via 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). Any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed per the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.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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