Jobs Available at The Independent Institute of Education (IIE)

Key Responsibilities:

Cultivating a Culture of Research Excellence

• Lead and inspire a culture of research excellence across all faculties.
• Develop and implement strategies to develop research capabilities and enhance quality research output .
• Drive research innovation by identifying and promoting new areas of research.
•  Promote high-quality, impactful research and innovation across all faculties and disciplines, while facilitating access to necessary resources, technology, and collaboration opportunities.
• Mentor and support researchers and faculty, fostering an academic culture that prioritises continuous learning, professional development, and collaboration.

Research and Internationalisation

• Establish and strengthen relationships with local and international universities, research institutions, government agencies, and industry partners to support collaboration in research.

Funding and Resource Management

• Identify and facilitate the acquisition of local and external funding, including international research grants, collaborations with industry, and government funding, to support research initiatives. .Manage research budgets and resources effectively to maximize impact.
• Oversee the allocation of research grants and funding within the institution.

Community Engagement

• Define the strategic imperatives for institutional community engagement and translate this into imperatives with metrics.
• Support the brands to implement, track and report on their community engagement in the three key dimensions (work integrated learning, organised outreach and community-based research)

• Assess and communicate the impact of community engagement initiatives, highlighting contributions to societal well-being and the role of the institution in addressing community needs.
• Establish partnerships with local, regional, and international communities, businesses, governments, and NGOs to address societal needs and enhance the institutions societal impact.
• Lead initiatives that align with the institutions' community engagement strategy and  connect research outcomes with community benefits.

Research Policies, Procedures, and Governance

• Develop, implement, and monitor research policies and procedures to ensure compliance with ethical standards and alignment with best practices.
• Oversee the governance of research activities, including tracking, consolidation, and KPI reporting of research activities.

Journal and Conferencing Management

• Establish, maintain, promote and manage accredited institutional publications that meet DHET accreditation requirements .
• Lead out international conferences in the name of the institution

Information Services and Knowledge Management

• Oversee the management of information services that support research activities.
• Implement knowledge management practices to ensure that research data and findings are effectively captured, stored, and utilized.
• Facilitate access to research resources and information for faculty and students.

Qualifications and experience:

• A doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• Proven track record of research excellence and leadership in a higher education context.
• Strong understanding of research funding mechanisms and experience in securing external funding.
• Significant postgraduate supervision experience and publication record.
• Experience in developing and implementing research policies and procedures.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strategic leadership and vision in research and academic administration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships and collaborations.
• Proficiency in knowledge management and information services.

Experience:

• Extensive experience in research management, including a leadership role in research strategy development.
• Experience in advancing research partnerships and collaborations.
• Proven ability to manage research budgets and resources effectively.

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Level and Scope of Responsibility:

Delivery of short-learning programmes (SLP)

• Ensure all allocated Learning Management System (LMS) modules are developed as per the IIE professional development framework & requirements.
• Manage allocated SLPs according to agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Provide progress reports.
• Follow quality assurance (QA) processes ensuring development is appropriate and relevant
• Provide constructive feedback to and support independent contractors (ICs) and external partners.
• Work closely with relevant Central Academic Team (CAT) members.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure quality standards are met which includes but is not limited to ensuring alignment with objectives and the implementation of highly engaging, effective and appropriate modules on the LMS.
• Provide progress reports.
• Apply best practise in instructional design.
• Develop own skills and competencies in that regard visibly and deliberately on an ongoing basis.

Supporting stakeholders

• Liaise and support teaching and learning team and content developers to ensure that Content Development Plan (CDP) are developed accordingly and approved timeously.
• Assist and support teaching and learning team during the review and sign-off of modules on the LMS.
• Ensure that external learning designers and other partners are properly briefed, supported and managed to delivery.
• Support the training of staff by quality assuring and co-developing appropriate training interventions.

Professional development, research and improvement strategies

• Conduct research for internal or external output, preferably related to strategic imperatives of the Teaching and Learning Centre.
• Apply research, reflection, and/or other methods to improve the strategic value proposition for SLPs on the LMS.
• Pursue personal professional development that will strengthen the strategic value of the Learning and Design team.
• Collaborate with the senior learning designers and other designers to improve lecturer engagement and experience on the LMS through action-based introspection and/or research.

Administration and Governance

• Ensure that all LMS materials comply with policy, regulatory & legal requirements (incl. copyright) and that all issues are addressed where required

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of Honours degree level qualification (or a recognized equivalent thereof) in educational technology, instructional design or a related field.
• Masters level qualification in education, educational technology, instructional design or a related filed is preferred.
• Certification with a recognized Learning Management System provider (i.e. Brightspace, Moodle, etc.) and/or evidence about professional development in Digital Content Design.

Experience: 

Candidate should have a minimum of 3+ years experience in the following fields:     

• Online Course Design: Create and design engaging and interactive online course content that align with learning objectives and academic standards for a hybrid mode of delivery to meet design requirements per modality. Ensure that online materials meet accessibility standards and are inclusive for all students, including those with disabilities.
• Education technologies Integration: Incorporate multimedia elements such as videos, animations, and interactive elements to enrich content and engagement
• Best Practices: Applying best learning design principles and practices in courseware development aligned with in the teaching and learning strategies.
• Project Management: tracking and management of the content development process, ensuring delivery of course content is timeous with the required quality.
• Interactive Learning Activities: Design and implement interactive learning activities including the integration of emerging educational technologies and tools to enhance the online learning experience.
• Collaboration with stakeholders: Work closely with faculty and subject matter experts (SMEs) and learning technologists to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
• Professional Development: Provide training and support to faculty, SMEs and other stakeholders on best practices for designing and delivering online courses and utilizing educational technologies.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct quality checks to ensure online courses meet institutional standards and provide a high-quality learning experience.
• Research and Innovation: Engage in research on trends and best practices in online learning and apply innovative approaches to course design.