Duties & Responsibilities
Job Description:
The Centre for Academic Staff Development is located within the Division for Teaching Excellence (DTE). It provides theoretically informed, research-based, high-quality guidance and support in teaching and learning for tutors, academic staff, and heads of department.
Current work encompasses the induction of academic staff, both newly appointed lecturers and Heads of Departments; student and peer evaluation of teaching; and the broad goal of promoting excellence in teaching and learning in the UJ through the development of knowledge-based curricula and innovative pedagogies, within a framework of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
Responsibilities:
As a Coordinator in the Centre for Academic Staff Development (CASD), the incumbent will provide theoretically informed, research-based, high-quality development opportunities for senior tutors, tutors, academic staff, and academic heads of department. The broad goal of this position is to promote excellence in teaching and learning in the UJ.
- Conceptualise and implement development opportunities for academic staff, senior tutors, and tutors.
- Conduct training for mentors and tutors.
- Supervise tutors on all campuses.
- Consult with academic staff and senior tutors regarding the tutor system on all campuses.
- Perform general administrative functions.
- Any other duties as required by the Head of CASD.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Post-graduate (higher diploma and or honors degree) in Education, Staff Development or Educational Psychology, or a cognate field.
- At least 3 years of experience working in Higher Education and/or 1 year working in academic staff development.
- A working knowledge of the South African Higher Education environment.
- Excellent written, oral, and electronic communication skills, especially in English.
- Commitment to further studies, preferably in higher education.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes: - A capacity for innovation, e.g., to conceptualise and initiate new programmes and conduct research.
- Personal qualities of integrity, sound judgment, a broad vision, and accommodative interpersonal skills.
- A willingness to adapt to changing needs in the work environment.
- The ability to make decisions as appropriate.
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- The ability to use technology to enhance learning.
Recommendations: - A master's degree in a relevant field.
- Knowledge of the field of academic development and mentoring in education.
- Experience facilitating workshops in teaching and learning in higher education for academic staff.
- Understanding of theories relating to teaching and learning in higher education and their application in the South African higher education context.
Enquiries: Enquiries regarding the job content: Mr. Mandisa Malindisa (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559-4097
Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mr. Mandisa Malindisa (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559-4097
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