Head of Programme: Science at The Independent Institute of Education (IIE)

Key Areas of Responsibility Include:

• Review, subject to the policies and governance procedures of the IIE, the curriculum, syllabus and material development of those designated programmes or modules (some of which may be service courses) for which the Head of Programme is responsible,
• Aspects of faculty administration as delegated by the Head of Faculty,
• Establish and maintain, effective interaction between the faculty/department and the brands with respect to the particular programmes for which s/he is responsible and more generally,
• Identify and monitor programme developers including briefing and the quality assurance of their work,
• Responsible for the setting and monitoring of minimum standards for delivery and assessment including management of academic incidents related to assessment,
• Track student performance, in cooperation with trading division national offices, in designated programmes and modules including planning and monitoring of interventions that may be required to address problems,
• Responsible for the identifying, briefing and managing of moderators in consultation with the trading division and for managing the moderation of assessments within the faculty – this includes planning and implementation of problem-solving strategies as needed,
• Active commitment to the maintenance of academic standards and of curriculum areas within the discipline – this includes capacity building on campus and own personal commitment to keeping up to date,
• Demonstrated commitment to the development, implementation and monitoring of all IIE policies.
• Active commitment to capacity building on the campuses of the brands and where applicable the preparation and delivery of peer lectures and seminars - one of the key focuses here has to be building of capacity of lecturers to work with a diverse student body,
• Participate in, and contribute to, the IIE/faculty’s activities, particularly its seminars and workshop programmes,
• Participate in the key governance structures and committees as may be required from time to time,
• Any other relevant duties as may be required.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Education with particular expertise in Science Education.

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