Academic Head of Programmes – Psychology/Communication.

at Watershed Consulting
Location Midrand, South Africa
Date Posted September 10, 2020
Category Communication
Job Type Full-time
Currency ZAR

Description

A leading tertiary institution is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to fill their role of Academic Head of Programmes - Psychology/Communication at their campus

Duties & Responsibilities

Academic Leadership & Management

  • Overall leadership and management of the School on campus.
  • Manage the interface with the Head of School.
  • Plan resource allocation for the academic operations of all programmes within the School on campus.
  • Review academic results of all students within the School on campus and implement an appropriate teaching and learning strategy for "At risk" students and "At risk" modules.
  • Manage academic counselling and support to students within the school on campus.
  • Report on the academic performance of the School on the campus to Vice Principal - Academic, campus Principal and Head of School, and any other relevant national staff member.
  • Drive the implementation of relevant teaching and learning initiatives within the School on campus Support the development of new programmes for accreditation.
  • Support development of academic material and assessments on programmes within the School by acting as developer, module leader, moderator or head of programme for the Central Academic Team (CAT).
  • Performance management and development of permanent academic staff within the School on campus.
  • Manage lecturer development in consultation with the Teaching and Learning specialist.
  • Ensure representation of the school on the Programme Co-ordination Committee (PCC) calls.
  • Discipline Module Support role.
  • Support the Teaching & Learning Specialist in the management of the peer review process and the internal moderation model.

 

Industry and Professional Management

  • Develop and maintain relationships with professional industry to support placement of students, bursaries and sponsorships and access to professional expertise.
  • Facilitation of and involvement in professional and scholarly activities e.g. Conference Papers and Higher Degree Studies.
  • Organise campus events for the School to promote professional industry relationships.

 

Building Partnerships             

  • Represent the institute at professional institutions, on external partner faculty boards and other relevant committees.

 

Campus Support

  • Provide specialist support to the campus senior management team for all programmes within the School.
  • Provide specialist support to the campus operations team responsible for the operation of all programmes within the school on campus.
  • Lead the recruitment, selection, and appointment of the academic team of the School within the campus.
  • Provide support to the campus marketing team with specialised knowledge of the programmes within the school.
  • Manage the Development Task.
  • Manage plagiarism offences and disciplinary procedures.
  • Manage and oversee the school's role in National/campus initiatives, such as Summer School, Saturday School, Speed Week, RESTART, 6 Week Student Engagement Programme, Numeracy Tutorial Sessions, Elevate.
  • Involvement in, and management of, academic support and administrative duties during the campus registration period.
  • Supervision of students on Honours programmes (where applicable).
  • "Manage the student tracking process."
  • Conduct Student consultations.

 

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Qualification Requirement:

  • Masters or equivalent in relevant School.

 

Minimum Experience Requirement:

  • Minimum of 5 years Teaching and Learning experience (preferably in teaching environment).  Must have an understanding of the current regulatory framework and its impact on higher education and private colleges.

 

Competencies:

  • Leadership and management skills.
  • Professional/advanced communication skills.
  • Organisational and planning skills.
  • Proven computer literacy competence.
  • Tolerance for operating in a pressurised environment and industry.
  • Tangible evidence of participation in the planning and/or implementation of change management interventions.
  • Ability to analyse and interpret data.
  • Attention to detail and focus on quality.
  • Advanced teaching and learning expertise evidenced by a Teaching Portfolio.

 

Package & Remuneration

A market related salary is offerred based on skills and experience

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