Dean: College Teaching and Learning
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
- The incumbent will embed teaching and learning technologies in the College and will take a lead on any major projects relating to learning and teaching in the College
- She/he is responsible for institutional level activities such as policy, strategy development, evaluation, and leadership in the scholarship of teaching and learning on behalf of the College
- The incumbent will report to the DVC & Head of College (60%) as well as the DVC Teaching and Learning (40%)
Minimum requirements
- Relevant PhD/Doctoral degree
- Professor/Associate Professor with three (3) years’ experience in an academic/research leadership role
- Evidence of Teaching and Learning specialist knowledge or leadership experience
- Evidence of leading a teaching and learning strategy in a post-secondary and/or research institution
- An established academic leader and scholar in their discipline with an excellent publication and research record and proven excellence in teaching and learning at a level that attracts respect and credibility from within the University, international scholars and other relevant external bodies
Desired/ Essential Skills
- Excellent communications skills
- Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills
- Understanding of the higher education environment in South Africa and the relevant legislation.
- Evidence of good knowledge of the SA academic and higher education environment
This appointment will be made in line with the University Guidelines/benchmarks which are available on the http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Home.aspx.
The term of office for this position is five (5) years. In the case of applicants who are permanent staff members of UKZN, the successful applicant will resume his/her substantive position at the end of this term of office.
Appointment of external applicants may be underpinned by a permanent substantive appointment in their academic specialist area.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 April 2025.
To apply click on the link https://ukzn.ci.hr/applicant/index.php
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Benefits
Appointment to this post will be on the January 2018 Conditions of Service.
The remuneration package offered includes benefits and will be dependent on the qualifications and/or experience of the successful applicant.
