Overview
Head : Academic Jobs in Durban at ADvTECH
Direct Reporting Line:
Campus Deputy Head
Vega School, is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa, and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).
The IIE Vega School, Durban has a vacancy for a Head : Academic .
Duties and Responsibilities:
Academic Management
Creates and manages the implementation of the campus academic delivery plan with Teaching and Learning Specialist, Discipline Leaders, Academic Support Coordinator, Information Specialist.
This will be achieved through the following:
(a) The achievement of greater student success (by achieving set targets) via an ongoing analysis of academic results, reporting on and addressing areas of risk;
(b) The improvement of student retention rates through the management of the quality student support interventions and strategies to improve student perseverance/resilience;
(c) The measurement of the effectiveness of student support interventions on an ongoing basis;
(d) The management and development of the lecturing team with a focus on lecturer upskilling and scholarship, allocation of modules and lecturer workload.
Ensures equity of academic delivery across Programme Units.
Accountable for compliance to the policies and procedures of The Independent Institute of Education.
Responsible for engagement with the relevant National portfolio heads regarding campus Academic performance and compliance.
Builds and promotes an active community of best academic practice on campus.
Interacting with evidence and data to fully understand the status quo of the campus.
Handling of student disputes and complaints relating to any academic matter.
Handles lecturer queries.
Actively engaging in action research in response to academic queries and issues raised.
Co-ordinates and plans for annual lecturer awards.
Supports the coordination and planning of student awards events.
Manages the academic support and lecturer budgets.
Works with other Senior Managers to ensure overall customer satisfaction.
Assists the National team with academic projects.
Manages internal and external academic audit processes.
Attends management meetings
Academic Staff Management
Recruits permanent and part time academic staff , in consultation with the Campus Deputy Head
Ensures that new permanent academic staff have been trained sufficiently in order to understand their role, processes, policy and procedure.
Responsible for the line management of the Teaching and Learning Specialist, Discipline Leaders, Lecturers, , Academic Support Coordinator, Information Specialist. Within this, the clear communication of roles and responsibilities of each permanent academic team member.
Promote and support the development of academic best practice.
Research and Scholarship
Plans, manages and reviews the research target deliverables on campus, and makes the necessary adjustments throughout the year to ensure that the required research outputs are achieved.
Responsible for the annual reporting to the National Academic Manager on the research points achieved and qualifications completed by the permanent Academic staff and Independent Contractors.
All designated academic employees are required to promote a culture of scholarship within their practice, discipline and campus/team and are also required to contribute towards Vega School achieving its annual research output targets. Individual research output unit/s will be set in consultation with the line manager on an annual basis (Informed by The IIE 018 Academic Conditions of Service Policy)
Competencies Required:
Interpersonal, listening and communications skills
Analytical and problem solving skills
Leadership abilities to guide, influence, and motivate the team, and to build relationships and develop both team members and team cohesion.
Organisational, planning and time management skills
Project management skills
Budget management skills
Quality orientated
Advanced Computer Literacy with a focus on online teaching skills and technologies
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of Teaching and Learning
Adaptive Thinking
Tolerance of operating in a pressurised and stressful environment and industry
Minimum Qualification Requirement:
Minimum of Postgraduate Diploma/Honours Degree in Teaching Methodology or Subject Specialisation and a willingness to register for a Masters Degree (NQF Level 9).
Masters Degree advantageous.
Minimum Work Experience Requirement:
Minimum 3 years management experience with 6 years teaching or lecturing experience within a tertiary environment. Must have management or leadership experience in an academic setting and an understanding of the current regulatory framework and its impact on higher education and private colleges.
Salary:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover, to support your financial well-being and future planning.
Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day.
Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation.
Application Response:
Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews
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The IIE Varsity College, IIE Vega and IIE MSA are an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.
Title: Head : Academic
Company: ADvTECH
Location: Durban
