Head of Programme - Roodepoort at IIE MSA and IIE Varsity College

Duties and Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership and Management

• Management of the NQF level 9 or NQF level 10 qualification from application to graduation in collaboration with the relevant Academic Support Coordinator.
• Align with and contribute to the strategic plan of the Postgraduate and Research Centre, in context of the Combined Institution and its vision.
• Continuously track local and global developments in the field and in postgraduate studies to ensure curricula and practices meet stakeholders current and future needs.
• Coordinate the curriculum development in collaboration with the centre leadership, and the Deans and Deputy Deans in the combined institution.
• Identify, brief and monitor module developers and instructional designers and quality assure their outputs.
• Analyse and report on academic results in context of institutional targets and external benchmarks: throughput rates, progression rates, graduation and completion rates and ensure appropriate interventions are planned and implemented where necessary.
• Identify moderators for designated modules, review moderators' feedback and advise problem-solving strategies when required.
• Manage Quality Assurance (e.g. Peer Reviews, Standardisation Meetings, Programme Reviews, External moderation or examiner reports to provide evidence-based guidance).
• Track and report on programme performance (e.g. Progress Reports) and stakeholder feedback.
• Participate in key governance structures and committees (e.g. PCC, Academic Planning and Development Committee, Brands Results, Postgraduate and Research committee).
• Provide specialist knowledge and support to the national marketing, sales and communication team in planning and managing the promotion of the programme.
• Lead and manage any additional specific projects as planned and agreed on.

Industry and Reputation Building

• Act as brand ambassador to external stakeholders in the field/discipline to create programme opportunities and build the programme community.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry in the discipline.
• Serve as the key liaison with professional and academic partners in the field/discipline.
• Identify and facilitate professional and scholarly activities.
• Serve on appropriate external partner faculty boards, committees and professional bodies.
• Provide thought leadership – e.g. produce opinion pieces, participate in relevant industry workshops and deliver at conferences.

Programme Delivery

• Lecture or co-lecture at least one module on a NQF level 9 programme or deliver and supervise in specialist field to serve as an exemplar of best practice.
• Identify, approve and orientate leading academics/practioners/supervisors to deliver on the programme and/or to participate in programme development.
• Plan program delivery and assessment schedule and guide coordination.
• Lead and implement (guide) relevant and contemporary teaching and learning initiatives based on current industry and research trends to build a programme community.
• Plan resource allocation for all aspects of running a successful programme.

Postgraduate Research and Student Output

• Support and co-assess research interest in the application process.
• Coordinate postgraduate research activities and collaborate with the Deputy Director towards alignment: IIE007 activities including academic seminars, reader reports, HDCs, NAC appointment etc.
• Provide information, where requested, to the relevant Academic Support Coordinator to ensure the postgraduate tracker and progress reports are updated.
• Liaise with the relevant Academic Support Coordinator to appoint key role players (i.e. supervisors, readers, external examiners).

Research, Community Engagement and Scholarly contribution

• Participate in external programme reviews, moderation and examination.
• Actively contribute towards the research output of the institution - meet individually agreed upon target.
• Actively contribute towards the community engagement imperative of the Postgraduate and Research Centre and the Combined Institution.
• Administer research funds, where applicable.

Competencies required:

• Leadership and collaboration skills
• Professional communication skills
• Organisational planning and project management skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret data
• Attention to quality and detail

Minimum Education Requirement:

• A completed PhD or a PhD in progress, with anticipated completion by the end of 2024, or an equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.

Minimum Work Experience Requirement:

• Minimum of 5 years Teaching and Learning experience (preferably in postgraduate studies in Higher Education environment).
• Qualifications and experience in academic work relevant to the programme discipline.
• Some industry experience related to the field/programme discipline
• Managerial and/or coordination experience at a postgraduate level