Manager: Teaching and Learning - EBW04/050/0226 at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte        

• Promoting best practice in learning and teaching
• Operational management of assurance of learning.
• Leading or participating in academic committees.
• Monitoring student academic progression, retention and throughput.
• Guiding quality assurance of academic material and assessments.
• Providing guidance on the responsible, rigorous integration of AI into teaching and assessment.
• Along with Programme Leaders, leading programme design and renewals and quality assurance against CHE standards.
• Oversight about learning and teaching of student and Faculty performance accompanied by strategic interventions for improvement.
• Advising on and participating in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
• Performing the line management function of allocated Learning and Teaching staff members.
• Cultivating a collaborative and innovative culture which prioritises continuous learning, upskilling, and professional development.
• Overseeing career development, performance management, and training requirements for allocated Learning and Teaching staff members.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• Master's degree in a higher education related field. A master's degree in a business discipline along with relevant experience in higher education will also be considered.
• Five years' experience in postgraduate education in a teaching and learning capacity.
• Experience in face-to-face, blended, and remote learning.
• Experience in formal assessment and moderation practices.
• Experience in programme structuring and curriculum renewals.
• Knowledge of DHET/CHE processes and approvals.
• Experience in supporting the development of pedagogical practices of a faculty.
• Experience in using and monitoring the usage of instructional technologies.
• Experience in assurance of learning processes and best practices.
• Project management experience.
• The ability to plan and organise.
•  Accuracy (meticulous attention to detail in written work and regulatory compliance).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Teamwork (establishing effective working relationships with the Faculty and SU networks).
• Results oriented (the ability to function in a highly pressurised environment and meet deadlines).
• Adaptability (the ability to compromise pragmatically when confronted with multiple conflicting requirements).
• Situational awareness (the ability to recognise trends and requirements and respond accordingly).
• Self-development (taking responsibility for the development of skills to succeed in the role).

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• Doctorate qualification in higher education or in a business discipline.
• Qualifications in blended programme design and delivery.
• Experience in the implementation and usage of learning analytics.
• Learning-related research outputs, including peer-reviewed articles and practitioner conferences.
• Experience in contemporary programme design practices such as digital certification and micro-masters' credentials.
• Membership of and active participation in activities of relevant professional bodies.

Closing Date:16-Mar-2026