Academic Development Practitioner (Academic Staff Development) at University of Limpopo

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Education/Higher Education/Psychology 
• At least 5 (five) years in teaching and learning related activities in Higher Education (Two of the afore mentioned five years, should be in student and/or staff development in a Higher Education environment) 
• Conducted workshops or shared papers on Higher Education related topics 
• Knowledge of and experience in the blended learning approach to teaching and learning 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Recognition/Acknowledgement in Higher Education teaching and learning related activities 
• Experience in academic staff development programmes would be an added advantage 

Key performance areas

• Facilitate implementation of the University's learning and teaching policies and strategies in campus Faculties 
• Support and guide faculties on curriculum transformation 
• Plan and coordinate the Vice Chancellor’s Teaching Excellence Awards in Campus 
• Plan and coordinate with HR Orientation and Induction Programmes for new lecturers, including other staff retention strategies 
• Ensure accountability of learning and teaching in the Faculties, including monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the Faculty’s teaching and learning development plans 
• Promote research into teaching practices within the University including researching student needs and innovative learning and teaching practices 
• Ensure that development opportunities for academic staff are available in relation to enhancing the effectiveness of learning and teaching 
• Facilitate and disseminate innovative pedagogical practices in the Faculties, including using emerging technologies in learning and teaching 
• Undertake other activities as determined in consultation with CAE management 
• Hold one-on-one consultation sessions with lecturers, advising on innovative teaching strategies