Academic Coordinator (Post Level 8) at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte        

• Coordinating the design, implementation and evaluation of all academic renewal tasks and projects for the Faculty.
• Coordinating, driving and administering academic renewal funding opportunities.
• Planning, coordinating and co-facilitating the Science Learning and Teaching Day and regular science-related academic renewal workshops and training sessions.
• Participating in institutional events, workshops and professional development opportunities.
• Managing the annual Faculty Yearbook revision project, which includes ensuring correctness and completeness of submissions for approval, and the effective execution of all steps of the process.
• Serving as secretary for the Science Learning and Teaching Programme Committee, ensuring effective communcation, accurate record-keeping and timely execution of action items.
• Maintaining a repository for all documentation related to programmes and modules offered by the Faculty of Science, including specification forms, assessment plans, moderation reports, and module frameworks.
• Ensuring the alignment of the academic offering with institutional policies, regulations and systems.
• Ensuring that faculty-level implementation plans and guidelines are updated in response to policy changes, institutional developments, or recurring issues identified through Faculty processes and student feedback

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• A postgraduate qualification in the Natural Science-related field or education, at NQF level 8 or an equivalent qualification.
• At least five years' experience in a higher education institution, with a focus on learning, teaching, and assessment.
• Proven experience in programme/curriculum renewal or programme/curriculum development initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with all academics, professional support staff and external stakeholders.
• Good presentation, training, and facilitation skills.
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently, as well as in a team.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• Master's degree.
• Sound knowledge of the science context.
• Experience in training and academic development of staff at a higher education institution.

Closing Date 15-Oct-2025