Academic Programme Convener (Faculty of Applied Sciences)

at  Eduvos

JOB ADVERT SUMMARY

Eduvos is looking to employ the services of a Academic Programme Convener (Faculty of Applied Sciences) to be based at our Eduvos Midrand campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• Relevant Master’s degree in the field of Biological Sciences

EXPERIENCE:

• At least five years’ experience as a lecturer in the higher education industry
• Either demonstrated management potential or management experience of at least two years
• Publishing in academic journals will be advantageous

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the Academic Programme Convener, you will be primarily responsible for the following:

• Accountability areas – operating / financial results accountable for:
• Accountable for the operational delivery of lecturing related to Applied Sciences programmes (lecturer performance)
• Accountable for the performance of the community of practice and alignment with development hub
• Operational process outputs:
• Qualification related subject matter expertise
• The management of academic delivery, resource planning and the management of lecturers
• Management:
• Budgets
• Input into academic budget
• ICA claims processing
• Operational planning e.g., programme implementation planning and training (per mode of delivery) incl. sequence, prerequisites, etc. (academic planner)
• Monitoring, control, corrective action
• Reporting – regular feedback as per program manager requirements and Head of Programmes
• Escalations / Decisions / Problem solving
• Resourcing and capacity management (people; equipment)
• Leadership:
• Talent acquisition, selection and onboarding
• Individual performance management - role clarity and objectives; reviews; feedback; corrective actions
• Culture, climate and change