Independent Contractor: Head of Programme (HOP)

at  The Independent Institute of Education

The IIE (Pty) Ltd is the registered provider of Higher Education which is offered through the following educational brands: Varsity College, Vega, Rosebank College and IIEMSA. The Independent Institute of Education’s Central Academic Team is responsible for the academic leadership and governance of the work done at the brands while each brand is managed as a business entity by its own divisional management team.
The IIE (Pty) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of AdvTech Ltd which is listed on the JSE.
This position is within the Central IIE Academic Team. The IIE, as registered provider has ultimate responsibility for registration, curriculum, delivery, assessment and certification of all Education qualifications on these sites as well as for relationships with external partners particularly in the regulatory and accreditation arena.
The IIE operates through seven faculties and has established academic operations, compliance and academic leadership infrastructure and processes.

EXPERIENCE:

• Normally, at least three years lecturing experience (full or part time) in a public or private higher education provider. Under exceptional circumstances different experience will be considered
• Experience in writing curriculum, material and assessment of student learning.
• Understanding of the Higher Education (CHE) regulatory environment, including the role of the Department of Higher Education (DHET).
• Understanding of the NQF, particularly the HEQSF, and associated regulatory environment.
• Experience with online curriculum delivery systems would be advantageous.
• Understanding of curriculum policy frameworks, subject areas, learning programmes and learning support.
• Understanding of the higher education environment and curricula involved therein.

Please refer the Job description for details