Academic Developer: Foundations of Learning and Teaching

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

2090

Date posted:

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Location:

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
To coordinate academic development programmes.To facilitate selected academic development / professi

POSITION INFO:

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The purpose of this post is to enhance and grow the Academic Development portfolio, Learning and Teaching programs and practice, providing advice and support to ensure academic programs, and learning and teaching delivery are aligned with the strategic priorities of the University.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

To coordinate academic development programmes

To facilitate selected academic development / professional learning initiatives

To support and assist individual academic staff pertaining to a variety of Higher Education teaching and learning issues

To holistically support collaborative curriculum development at institutional level

To engage on additional academic enhancement initiatives as assigned by the Director of Learning & Teaching

To conduct research in academic development / SoTL

CORE COMPETENCIES

Ability to plan, develop and facilitate flexible learning opportunities pertaining to teaching and learning in Higher Education
Ability to initiate professional development programmes for staff at different levels
Research skills and preferably a strong interest in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
Ability to work within tight timeframes and productively in the absence of close supervision
Excellent report-writing and communication skills
High-level problem solving and conflict management abilities
Excellent networking, collaborative and teamwork abilities

REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for appointment to this post, candidates must preferably possess an appropriate Master’s degree (e.g. in Education or Higher Education).

If the qualification is not in education the incumbent should be willing to complete a Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education.

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Higher Education of which at least 3 must be in the field of academic development

Disclaimer:

No applicant would be accepted after the closing date (Friday 26 February 2021).

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

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Academic Developer: Foundations of Learning and Teaching

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

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