These jobs were popular with other job seekers The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”. Duties&Responsibilities Job Description: The Centre for Academic Staff Development is located within the Division for Teaching Excellence (DTE). It provides theoretically informed, research-based, high-quality guidance and support in teaching and learning for tutors, academic staff and heads of department. Current work encompasses the induction of academic staff, both newly appointed lecturers and Heads of Departments; student and peer evaluation of teaching; and the broad goal of promoting excellence in teaching and learning in the UJ through the development of knowledge-based curricula and innovative pedagogies, within a framework of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Responsibilities: As a Coordinator in the Centre for Academic Staff Development (CASD). The incumbent will have to provide theoretically informed, research-based, high-quality development opportunities for senior tutors, tutors, academic staff and academic heads of department. The broad goal of informing this position is to promote excellence in teaching and learning in the UJ. Conceptualise and implement development opportunities for academic staff, senior tutors and tutor Conduct training for mentors and tutors Supervision of tutors on all campuses Consultation with academic staff and senior tutors regarding the tutor system on all campuses. General administrative functions. Any other duties as required by the Head of CASD Desired Experience&Qualification Post-graduate (higher diploma and or honors degree), in Education, Staff Development or Educational Psychology, or a cognate field At least 3 years of experience working in Higher Education and/or 1 year working in academic staff development A working knowledge of the South African Higher Education environment Excellent written, oral and electronic communication skills, especially in English Commitment to further studies, preferably in higher education Post-graduate (higher diploma and or honors degree), in Education, Staff Development or Educational Psychology, or a cognate field At least 3 years of experience working in Higher Education and/or 1 year working in academic staff development A working knowledge of the South African Higher Education environment Excellent written, oral and electronic communication skills, especially in English Commitment to further studies, preferably in higher education Competencies and Behavioural Attributes: A capacity for innovation, eg. to conceptualise and initiate new programmes and conduct research Personal qualities of integrity, sound judgment, a broad vision and accommodative interpersonal skills A willingness to adapt to changing needs in the work environment. The ability to make decisions as appropriate The ability to work as part of a team The ability to use technology to enhance learning Recommendations: A masters degree in a relevant field. Knowledge of the field of academic development and mentoring in education. Experience of facilitating workshops in teaching and learning in higher education for academic staff Understanding of theories relating to teaching and learning in higher education and its application in the South African higher education Enquiries: Enquiries regarding the job content: Mr Mandisa Malindisa (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559-4097 Enquiries regarding remuneration&benefits: Mr Mandisa Malindisa (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559-4097 Education&Training These jobs were popular with other job seekers #J-18808-Ljbffr