Assoc. Prof/senior Lecturer

Faculty- Education- Department- Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Education -> Teacher Professional Developmt- Campus/ Location- Mowbray Campus - Mowbray, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary) - Job Type- Permanent- Occupational Function- Academic- Number of Positions- 1- Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)- To be confirmed- Advert Closing Date- 19/1/2025- Job Purpose**Rotational Head of Department** - The Head of Department must take a leadership role within the Teacher Professional Development (TPD) department for managing, leading and providing direction to a team of academic and support staff. - Management of the department as a member of the Faculty Executive. - Ensure that the Department and Faculty strategic goals are realized in line with the institutional strategic goals. - The incumbent will oversee the development of the new qualifications in the department In addition to meeting the core academic expectations, the incumbent should manage the department effectively and efficiently, in line with the CPUT policies and procedures including but not limited to (i) academic leadership, (ii) research management; (iii) HR staff management, (iv) financial management and (v) student management. It is expected that new and creative ideas will bring innovation and further developments to the department to maintain an environment of leaders for the future. - Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience**Minimum Requirements: Associate Professor** - A relevant Doctoral qualification in Education or related field - A four (4) year undergraduate degree in Education/A relevant teaching qualification - At least six (6) years’ relevant teaching experience in higher education - Record of research outputs: Publications in peer-reviewed accredited journals; presentation of papers at professional conferences, - Post-graduate students supervised to completion relevant to the Education field - Applied and demonstrable knowledge of the TVET sector - Knowledge of educational policy and practice relating to post school education - Recipient of research grants and awards - Experience as an external examiner/moderator - Experience in curriculum development - Knowledge of the HEQSF processes - Proven evidence of leadership qualities - Experience in financial management and budgeting Experience in evaluating Teaching Practice and knowledge of Industry WIL**Recommendations**: - NRF Rating - High standing nationally in a related Education field Previous experience in a similar position or at an equivalent or higher level**Minimum Requirements: Senior Lecturer** - A relevant Doctoral qualification in Education or related field - A four (4) year undergraduate degree in Education/A relevant teaching qualification - At least four (4) years relevant teaching experience in higher education - Applied and demonstrable knowledge of the TVET sector - Knowledge of educational policy and practice relating to post school education - Experience in research and post graduate supervision of students to completion - Experience in curriculum development - Proven evidence of leadership qualities - Knowledge of HEQSF process - Experience in financial management and budgeting - Experience in evaluating Teaching Practice and knowledge of Industry WIL **Recommendations: Senior Lecturer** - Experience as external examiner/moderator - A record of research and publications, preferably in the field of Education - High standing nationally in a related Education field - Previous experience in a similar position or at an equivalent or higher level - Experience in financial management and budgeting **(The selection panel’s recommendation and assessment will be aligned with the institution’s promotion criteria)** **Minimum requirements: Head of Department** - A relevant Doctoral qualification in Education:or related field - A four-year undergraduate degree in Education/A relevant teaching qualification - A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience, of which three (3) years’ must be as a Senior Lecturer or above - The five (5) years mentioned above must include two (2) years’ experience in evaluating Teaching Practice as well as two (2) years’ management experience related to the functions of an HOD (i.e academic management; curriculum development; quality assurance and accreditation processes; financial and HR management in a Department) - Research and supervision experience commensurate with the level of Senior Lecturer or above **Please Note: The appointment will be made in line with the Rotational HOD guidelines.** - Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities- Provision of leadership to the TPD programme - Implementation of the department and faculty strategic goals in line with the institutional strategic goals - A member of the Faculty Executive, SENATE and other faculty committees - Academic management and administration - Academic leadership - Oversight of new programme accreditation and regis