Academic Development Officer - 3 years FTC (5 Post) REFERENCE NO: CLMS ADO - 2025
Listing reference: ukzn_000491
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 3 January 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Durban
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to student access, support, and success. The Office of the Dean of Teaching and Learning at CLMS seeks to appoint Academic Development Officers (ADOs) for a three-year, full-time contract with benefits. The post is renewable, subject to the performance of the incumbent and the availability of external funding.
Job description
- The ADOs will provide support through academic advising (including pedagogical support) and are responsible for monitoring and evaluating student performance
- The ADOs will also coordinate, manage, and oversee the Supplemental Instruction Leader (SIL) programme and provide administrative and HR-related support on this Programme
- They must have a solid understanding of learning technologies and student management systems, demonstrate an ability to communicate (written and verbal proficiency) professionally in English, with proficiency in IsiZulu being an advantage and be fully committed to supporting student success
- The successful candidates will report to the Academic Monitoring and Support Coordinator and the Head of the Teaching and Learning Unit
Minimum requirements
- A completed Master’s degree in one of the specialisations in the College of Law and Management Studies; a completed PhD will be an advantage
- At least one year of experience as an ADO, Team Leader, Coordinator, Lecturer, Teaching Assistant, SI Leader, Tutor or Mentor; with experience in academic monitoring and support, academic development, student support programmes, Supplemental Instruction or the FYE programme being an advantage
- At least one year of experience undertaking research, extracting and analysing data
- Traceable experience in planning, coordinating, and overseeing academic or student support programmes
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 03 January 2025
Applicants are required to complete the application form (SUPPORT) which is available on the vacancies page of the university website http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Home.aspx.
Please state the title/advert reference number of the post you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The College reserves the right not to make any appointments. The successful applicant/s may not hold dual/ concurrent appointments in other Colleges, Schools or Units at UKZN.
