Coordinator III (P7) (Division for Teaching Excellence: Centre for Academic Staff Development)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future"
Job description
“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
The Centre for Academic Staff Development (CASD) operates within the Division for Teaching Excellence (DTE). The Centre is responsible for academic staff professional development, responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive development programmes for academic staff.
CASD provides theoretically informed, research-based guidance and support to university lecturers, helping them plan, facilitate, and evaluate teaching and learning in higher education. The Centre's work encompasses several key areas: the induction of newly appointed lecturers and Heads of Departments, delivery of developmental workshops for academics and the postgraduate diploma in Higher Education.CASD aims to promote excellence in teaching and learning throughout the UJ through the development of knowledge-based curricula and innovative pedagogies. This work is grounded within the framework of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, ensuring that all professional development initiatives are both evidence-based and pedagogically sound. Through these integrated approaches, CASD supports the university's commitment to delivering high-quality education and fostering continuous improvement in academic practice.
Responsibilities:
- Initiate and implement professional academic staff development programmes.
- Provide guidance on portfolio development for promotion
- Assist with the implementation development in teaching and learning in faculties
- Assist academic staff with innovation in teaching, learning and assessment
- Develop own research to inform practice.
- Participate in activities in the Centre and across DTE
- Any other duties as required by the Director of the CASD
Minimum requirements
- A Master’s degree in Education, staff development or Educational Psychology, or a cognate field.
- At least 5 years of experience of teaching and learning in Higher Education and/or 5 years working in academic staff development.
- Working knowledge of the South African Higher Education environment.
- Experience of conceptualising and developing programmes for academic staff development.
- Experience of curriculum development in higher Education.
- Experience in teaching, learning and assessment in a Higher Education institution.
- Excellent written, oral and electronic communication skills, especially in English.
- Commitment to research, preferably in the field of academic/staff development.
- The ability to conceptualise, develop, and implement academic staff development programmes grounded in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
- Workshop facilitation skills for diverse academic audiences, including delivery of induction programmes, the Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education, and specialised teaching and learning workshops.
- Knowledge of curriculum development theories and methodologies in higher education contexts with ability to support innovative pedagogical approaches and assessment practices across disciplines.
- A understanding of the South African Higher Education environment, policies, regulatory framework, academic promotion processes, and portfolio development requirements.
- A Doctoral degree in a relevant field.
- Experience of facilitating workshops in teaching and learning in higher education for academic staff.
- Understanding of theories underpinning curriculum development and its application in the South African Context.
- A record of research publication, preferably in the field of teaching and learning in higher education/academic development.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
