Senior Director
1 week ago
Duties/Pligte- Developing a Learning and Teaching strategy and plan for 2026-2030 which is within the scope of SU's overall future strategy. Leading and coordinating the work of the DLTE to deliver on its
purpose and objectives in alignment with the SU Vision.- Co-creating and driving an integrated student success system in partnership with the faculties and Division of Student Affairs (DSAf) and other units that support students' transformative
experience.- Supporting faculties in the implementation of their teaching-learning-assessment strategies by providing advice on curriculum and programme development and transformative pedagogies.- Leading the professionalisation of academic teaching and scholarship.mediated education across academic programmes.- Establishing partnerships and collaborative relations with the faculties, DSAf, IT, the Office of the Registrar and the administrative, professional and support services that underpin teaching,
learning and assessment at SU.- Managing the academic planning and quality assurance system to ensure SU offers fit-for-purpose programmes.- Initiating and managing projects and defining the scope in collaboration with stakeholders.- Participating in SU's governance and management structures as required by the Rectorate, and chairing committees as determined by SU policies.- Representing SU at external higher education fora, relevant institutions and organisations, both locally and internationally as required.- Providing oversight of DLTE finances, forecasting annual capital and operational expenses aligned with the guidelines in the area of responsibility (this includes SU's allocated budget and other- Managing people, processes, culture and systems to align with SU and national policies, standards and objectives.
Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes- Doctoral degree.- At least seven years' relevant management experience in higher education.- Demonstrated and detailed understanding of the South African higher education system and higher education policy framework.- Proven leadership and strategic planning abilities.- The ability to contribute to the SU strategy as a member of a senior management team.- Demonstrated experience in conducting, supervising and communicating institutional research/data for strategic decision making.- Sound interpersonal skills to lead and to work as part of a team.- The ability to function effectively in a transforming multilingual institutional culture.- The ability to think innovatively and to thrive in an interdisciplinary environment.- Proven knowledge and academic standing in the field of higher education studies, including but not limited to, teaching and learning through a recognisable body of published intellectual work.- Demonstrable understanding of current trends and debates in digitally mediated teaching and learning.- Knowledge and experience of being part of/or leading academic planning and academic renewal processes at departmental, faculty or, preferably, at institutional level.
Recommendation/Aanbeveling
- Knowledge and experience of higher education finance.
- Knowledge of global higher education trends.
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