Academic Programme Convener (Faculty of Applied Sciences) - Midrand at Eduvos

The Position:

To manage the day-to-day delivery of lecturing of Applied Sciences qualifications.

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 

Duties and 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:

• Assistance with talent acquisition, selection and onboarding
• Individual performance management - role clarity and objectives; reviews; feedback; corrective actions
• Culture, climate and change

Functional and Behavioural Competencies    

• Computer literacy – well developed MS Office skills
• Working knowledge of learning systems (LMS)
• Good understanding of qualification frameworks and academic processes and governance structures
• Good understanding of management principles and remote managerial abilities

Behavioural competencies:

• Initiative and responsibility
• People leadership and development
• Relations and networking
• Effective communication
• Professional and technical expertise
• Self-development
• Analysis and judgment / problem solving
• Systematic approach (planning and organising)
• Execution – attention to detail
• Steadiness (emotional tenacity)