Senior Manager (P6) (Academic Development & Support: Academic Development Centre)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Strategically and practically lead the academic literacies development work (reading and writing) on the 4 UJ campuses.
- Lead UJ with regards to innovative literacies development practices at the institution.
- Actively participate and lead the day-to-day running of the writing centres.
- Develop reading and writing development courses.
- Lead the ADC with regard to the integration blended learning into the activities of ADC and the department.
- Monitor and report on the work of this unit.
- Manage the staff and budgets associated with this unit.
- Actively liaise with Faculties and academic staff to assist with academic literacies development initiatives and special projects.
- Assist with various data informed projects within Academic Development and Support.
- Actively lead and manage the implementation of selected special projects that are managed from ADC for example Volunteer mentoring and the UJ 101 module.
- Conduct research with regards to student success related issues and coordinate the effective and creative communication of the results of this research.
Minimum requirements
- A PhD degree in a relevant field
- Eight to ten years working experience within a public Higher Education institution.
- In-depth knowledge about academic development/student success work in the South African context (academic literacies focus).
- A proven track record of blended teaching and learning design.
- A proven track record in effectively leading a team.
- A proven research record in academic development/student success work.
- A proven track record in managing an institutional project.
- The ability to manage a team
- The ability to establish the new structures and manage the associated change
- Excellent report writing skills
- The ability to work with both students and staff
- Ability to work with senior staff in Faculties and other Departments
- Innovative problem solving ability
- A sound understanding of issues faced by students entering Higher Education in South Africa
- A proven ability to communicate data using infographics
- Relevant academic publications on related topics
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.
