Deputy Dean: Faculty of Education

1 week ago

Midrand, South Africa IIE Varsity College , IIE Vega and IIE MSA Full time

**Direct Reporting Line**
Dean: Faculty of Education

**We have a vacancy for a Deputy Dean: Faculty of Education.**
**N.B This position is based at our National Office in Waterfall (Midrand).**

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Academic Leadership & Management**
- Develop and implement the strategic plan for the Faculty in conjunction with the long-term vision of the Independent Institute of Education (IIE) Varsity College/IIE MSA as a quality higher education provider.
- Provide academic leadership for the undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing professional development (CPD) of the Faculty.
- Review and implement changes to the existing programmes curriculum.
- Develop new programmes in collaboration with The Central Academic Team Heads of Programme for accreditation and curriculum material development in the cognate area.
- Develop and drive the implementation of relevant teaching and learning initiatives (i.e. blended learning) in the cognate area based on current industry and research trends.
- Provide knowledge and expertise on an appropriate teaching model to provide optimal delivery of curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment.
- Plan resource allocation for all aspects of running a successful programme.
- Provide specialist knowledge and support to the national marketing team for the development of a marketing strategy for the Faculty.
- Analyse and report on students’ academic results: throughput rates, progression rates, graduation and completion rates on a national basis and ensure appropriate interventions are implemented where necessary.
- Participate in key IIE governance structures and committees. (PCC, Faculty Boards, Academic Planning & Development Committee, Examinations Committee, Brands Results, Postgraduate & Research committee).

**Industry and Professional Management**
- Act as Brand Ambassador to external stakeholders in the profession and partnership building.
- Develop and maintain relationships with industry in the profession which includes industry placements of students, ssponsorships and professional expertise.
- Academic positioning of Varsity College/IIE MSA professional training and development for the world of work.
- Facilitation of, and involvement in professional and scholarly activities.
- Serves as the key liaison with professional and academic partners in the cognate area.
- Represent the Independent Institute of Education (IIE) and Varsity College/IIE MSA on external partner faculty boards, committees and professional bodies.
- Facilitates compliance with partners and provider's policies, regulations and procedures.

**Teaching, Supervision and Research**
- Actively teach and/or supervise in a specialist field to serve as an exemplar of best practice.
- Create and foster a culture of research and scholarship in the Faculty.
- Actively contribute towards the research output of the Faculty and the institution.
- Provide thought leadership - opinion pieces written and published in (social) media to build academic credibility in the wider SA society/community.

**Campus Support**
- Work closely with the campus Head of Faculty and support the development of that role at each campus.
- Implement a formal communication structure within the Faculty, at a campus level through the Campus Head of Faculty.
- Support the campuses in the recruitment, selection, approval and development of the teaching team in the cognate area. Approve all lecturer allocations per module.
- Communicate with the campuses on new developments, recommendations and trends and facilitate troubleshooting relevant to issues within the Faculty.
- Support the campus in the operation of a bursary programme sponsored by industry (where applicable).

**Competencies Required**:

- Leadership and management skills
- Professional communication skills
- Organisational and planning skills
- Ability to analyse and interpret data
- Attention to quality and detail

**Minimum Qualification Requirements**:

- Masters Degree in Education, studying towards/ or completed PhD preferred.

**Minimum Work Experience Requirements**:

- Minimum of 5 years Teaching and Learning experience (preferably in teaching environment).
- Qualifications and experience in academic work relevant to offerings in the Faculty.
- Some industry experience related to the field/s -either as employment or consultancy.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference will be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.

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