Head of Department (Academics)

Recruiter:

TalentLink

Job Ref:

1821328396

Date posted:

Saturday, August 13, 2022

Location:

Durban, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide leadership to the department in respect of teaching and learning, research and student and lecturer engagement.
Co-determine the department’s goals and objectives and joint accountability with the Dean.
Accountable for the successful implementation of the teaching and learning plans.
Enhancing and achieving Faculty projects.
Co-determine and develop an annual student success plan, joint accountability with the Dean.
Programme and project budgeting.
Teach between 12-15 hours per week in some modules in the department’s qualifications
Teaching and learning materials development.
Implement faculty teaching and learning practices and processes on campus and distance learning and drive alignment across delivery sites.
Improve the design of the qualifications, curriculum, programmes to ensure shortfalls are addressed against external and internal programme evaluations and reviews and evolving trends
Research teaching and learning innovative methodologies and contribute to online learning development and management.
Innovative use of technology and all media, optimum standardisation levels across delivery sites for programmes, quality assurance to create a rich and diverse learning experience for our students.
Determine strategies to improve student success and maximise pass and throughput rates in the minimum time
Implement and oversee a secure environment for assessment and moderation.
Participate in enrolment planning to ensure optimal enrolment as per faculty plan.
Liaise with students and parents, build relationships, and resolve escalations.
Be involved in academic transformation projects as deemed appropriate by the GCAO

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