Send an email about this job to a friend or to yourself. Minimum Requirement• A Master's relevant field (Education, Curriculum Development, or a Multidisciplinary area, other).(PhD degree preferred)• Minimum of 3 years of experience in academic curriculum development or related roles, in a highereducation institution.• Knowledge of multidisciplinary approaches, current educational theory, and best practices incurriculum design• Proven ability to initiate and implement innovative academic programmes and engage stakeholdersfrom multiple disciplines.• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills• Ability to think creatively, critically analyze complex information, and propose effective solutions.Additional• Experience in submitting qualifications to the CHE via the HEQC online system.Summary of Duties• Develop, design, and implement new multidisciplinary qualifications and short learning programmesin coordination with faculty, researchers, industry experts, and other stakeholders.• Conduct thorough research and disseminate results on current and emerging academic trends,industry demands, and students' career aspirations to determine the scope and relevance of newprogrammes.• Collaborate with various departments and faculties to establish curriculum objectives, coursestructure, and learning outcomes for the proposed programmes.• Create and/or review detailed course outlines and syllabi, ensuring alignment with curriculumobjectives and industry needs.• Work closely with subject matter experts to develop engaging and interactive learning materials,including lectures, presentations, assignments, and assessments.• Evaluate and update existing curricula to enhance their relevance and academic rigor.• Implement quality assurance measures to ensure curriculum alignment with national standards,accrediting bodies, and institutional guidelines.• Foster partnerships with industry, government agencies, and the community to incorporate practicalexperiences, internships, and real-world projects into the curriculum.• Provide professional development workshops and training to faculty members on curriculum designand assurance and effective teaching techniques, pedagogical approaches, and assessment strategies.• Any other academic development duties requested by the Director of CELTIf you are a dynamic and visionary academic professional who is passionate about transforming educationthrough multidisciplinary programmes, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.Salary Range: R35 000 - R45 000Status of Position: Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2024 (renewable based on performance andavailability of funds).Please apply with a completed official application form for employment (download from DUT careers websitewww.dut.ac.za) and send together with a detailed CV, ID copy, qualifications and a covering letter.Kindly NoteCommunication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of theUniversity’s equity policy” The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment. Durban University of Technology (DUT) is located on the warm east coast of South Africa. It sprawls over seven (7) campuses in tropical and picturesque Durban, and in Pietermaritzburg, with its undulating hills that flow over from the Drakensberg Mountain. According to our ENVISION2030 strategy, DUT’s DNA has two strands, namely ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’. These are interwoven intrinsically by a number of double pairs consisting of ‘values and principles’ that bind our double-helix together. The extrinsic expression of our DNA is via The DUT-Way; which demonstrates our collective character and behaviour. The University’s ultimate goal is to contribute towards improving the lives and livelihoods of all its people, both internal and external. DUT consistently strives towards excellence and greatness in teaching-learning and in research-innovation; something that was been recognized recently when The Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings placed DUT within the top 500 of Universities in the world and within the top 5 universities in South Africa. The enactment of these internationally recognized strengths is demonstrated in our impactful engagement internally and externally in service of our localities, the region and the country at large. More Jobs at Durban University of Technology#J-18808-Ljbffr