Head IV (P5) (Division for Teaching Excellence: Centre for Academic Planning and Quality Promotion)
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
- Provide high level assistance to the Senior Director: DTE in respect of all aspects of the CAPQP’s work, and of the Division, as requested.
- Manage and oversee all aspects of UJ’s academic planning both within the institution and in respect of DHET, CHE, SAQA and professional body processes.
- Implement and develop academic policies in relation to programmes and qualifications.
- Advance curriculum and pedagogical innovation (e.g., decolonisation, technological innovation, etc.).
- Advance the transformation of curriculum and pedagogy in keeping with the UJ strategy.
- Advise and support faculties in all aspects of curriculum and programme design and development, including programme and other reviews.
- Implement and manage QA and QA projects at institutional level.
- Manage quality reviews at institutional level.
- Provide high level assistance with the establishment, development, and enhancement of institutional structures.
- Develop and maintain relationships, and liaise with professional bodies and higher education associations.
- Assist and support faculty with professional body requirements.
- Liaise with higher education associations locally, regionally.
- Liaise with international higher education association, donor agencies among others, with a view to promoting academic linkages and partnerships especially in relation to joint programmes.
- Specific projects as required, and other duties assigned by the Senior Director.
Minimum requirements
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- An excellent, detailed and strategic understanding of current national and international developments in higher education.
- A minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in academic planning, policy development, quality assurance and the implementation of higher education regulatory and quality provisions.
- The ability to liaise with staff at all levels, and with senior University staff in particular.
- Demonstrated research ability and a commitment to research / publications in higher education policy.
- Ability to perform under pressure and work independent
- Excellent communication skills – written and spoken
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- A professional approach to all aspects of work
- Planning and organisational skills
- Accuracy, detail, and quality checking
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Active listening skills and the ability to manage a team
- A PhD in a relevant field will be an advantage.
- The ability to develop and maintain collaborative and productive working relationships with senior staff in the Department of Higher Education and Training, the CHE, SAQA, and at other universities / institutions.
- A good understanding of and links with national and international higher education institutions and associations.
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.
