Academic Programme Convener

10 hours ago

East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa EDUVOS Full time R500 000 - R750 000 per year
Job Advert Summary

Eduvos is looking to employ the services of an Academic Programme Convener (Faculty of Humanities) at our East London campus on a permanent basis.

The Position:

  • To manage the day-to-day delivery of lecturing of Humanities qualifications at the East London campus and all online offerings for the Faculty

Position Type:

  • Permanent
Minimum Requirements

Minimum qualification:

  • Relevant Master's degree in the field of Humanities or Social Sciences

Experience:

  • At least five years' experience as a lecturer in the higher education industry
  • Either demonstrated management potential or management experience of at least two years
  • Publishing of academic journals will be advantageous
Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

As the Academic Programme Convener, you will be primarily responsible for the following:

  • Accountability areas – operating / financial results accountable for:
  • Accountable for the operational delivery of lecturing related to Humanities programmes at the Mowbray campus (lecturer performance)

  • Accountable for the performance of the community of practice and alignment with development hub

  • Operational process outputs:

  • Qualification related subject matter expertise

  • Manage academic delivery / managing the lecturers

  • Lecturing:

  • Fulfil the role of lecturer as required and agreed – but the main focus of the role is to manage academic delivery / managing the lecturers

  • Management:

  • Budgets
    • Input into academic budget
    • ICA claims processing
  • Operational planning
  • Monitor, control and corrective action
  • Reporting
  • Escalations, decisions and problem solving – first point of contract for student complaints

  • Resourcing and capacity management (people and equipment)

  • Leadership

  • Assistance with talent acquisition, selection and onboarding
  • Individual performance management
  • Culture, climate and change
Functional and Behavioural Competencies

Functional and technical competencies:

  • Computer literacy – well developed MS Office skills
  • Working knowledge of learning systems (LMS)
  • Good understanding of qualification frameworks and academic processes and governance structures
  • Good understanding of management principles

Behavioural competencies:

  • Initiative and responsibility
  • People leadership and development
  • Constructive teamwork
  • Relations and networking
  • Effective communication (verbal and written)
  • Professional and technical expertise
  • Analysis and judgment / problem solving
  • Systematic approach (planning and organising)
  • Steadiness (emotional tenacity)

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