Programme Academic Lead- Commerce at ADvTECH

Job purpose:

• To ensure the implementation of academic policy, quality Teaching-Learning and to oversee the role played by Programme Coordinators and Lecturers in this regard.
• To conduct Lecturer Peer Reviews as identified by Programme Coordinators through observation and moderation.
• To conduct workshops and consultations with students and to develop and implement orientation and development plans with Lecturers, by monitoring and reviewing these a year after implementation.
• Results analysis to ensure that programmes are results-driven through interventions and evaluation.
• To honour all programme operational activities such as the timely release of marks, recruitment support and all related staff administration. 

Key Performance Area:

• Responsible for Academic Development and Performance monitoring.
• Lecturer peer evaluation and reviews.
• Faculty performance.
• Monitoring effective use of Learn activities.
• Structured / scheduled class visits to assess and review the delivery of quality teaching and learning.
• Student evaluation of teaching (SET).

Accountable for delivery of Teaching and Learning; which will include:

• Direct academic student engagement.
• Student success rate – at modular level.
• Student support and development.
• Teaching and Learning; in and out of the classroom.
• Programme Coordination Committee meetings.
• Contributes to programme improvements both content and assessments.
• Module / subject consultations.

Responsible for recruitment of department and/or faculty assigned resources; which will include:

• Programme Coordinators
• Full Time Lecturers
• Independent Contractors
• Tutors

To be informed and knowledgeable regarding the staff management of supporting teams; which include

• Academic Operations team (Academic Operations Officer, Academic Operations Co-Ordinator, Academic Operations Administrator & Vice Principal)
• Career Centre staff
• ICT staff

Responsible for the management and leadership of department / faculty in respect of:

• On-boarding of staff.
• Creation and management of campus timetables.
• Creation and promotion of academic culture on campus.
• Result analysis and student support interventions / activities.
• Implementation and collaboration of teaching and learning strategies and activities on campus.

To consult on issues regarding: 

• Academic and student support integration.
• Coordination of student’s admission into programmes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor Honours or Postgraduate Diploma (NQF Level 8) in Logistics and Supply chain Management or any other commerce qualification 
• 3+ years Higher Education lecturing experience
• 3 – 5 years in Teacher or Lecturer development
• An understanding of the current South African Higher Education regulatory framework and its impact on higher education and private college
• Post Graduate Certificate in Education or Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (NQF Level 7/8) (Advantageous)

 Key Competencies :

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Teaching and Learning theory and interventions.
• The ability to provide student support services.
• The ability to work with and learn more about digitalized academic platforms.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage time effectively.