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The University of the Western Cape is a national university, alert to its African and international context as it strives to be a place of quality, a place to grow. It is committed to excellence in teaching, learning and research, to nurturing the cultural diversity of South Africa, and to responding in critical and creative ways to the needs of a society...
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Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The Teaching and Learning Specialist: Continuing Education (CE) will promote and support the University’s mission that identifies CE as a strategic priority in the UWC Institutional Operational Plan (IOP 2021 – 2025) to offer high-quality, demand-driven and socially responsive learning and teaching opportunities in a coherent and financially sustainable manner. CE programmes and courses are pursued for various purposes by individuals, communities, workplaces, and industry. These include to gain access for formal university study, professional development, enhanced entrepreneurial opportunities for economic growth, acquire knowledge and skills to address workplace needs, personal development, and cultural and sporting interests.
While there is a need to generate sustainable third-stream income through the offering of profitable CE courses, all CE programmes and courses will operate on core academic principles that will guide the design, development, delivery, and quality assurance of CE provision. The Teaching and Learning Specialist will therefore be responsible for monitoring the implementation of the CE policy and related processes with regard to CE at UWC.
The Teaching and Learning Specialist will provide professional support in preparation for the registration of Continuing Education courses and will act as facilitator between the faculties, SAP Sub-Committee for Continuing Education, and Pillar Seven.
The incumbent should assist with the marketing of Continuing Education by engaging and partnering with public and private sectors to assess the challenges and needs of the fast-changing world of work where ongoing retraining and upskilling are regularly required.
Reporting to the DVC: Academic the incumbent will:
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
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