Eduvos is looking to hire the services of an Academic Programme Convener within the Faculty of Humanities, with specialisation in Graphic Design, on a permanent basis. The successful incumbent will be based at Midrand Eduvos campus.
The Position:
- To manage the day-to-day delivery of lecturing of Graphic Design qualifications at the Midrand campus and provide support for Honours in Graphic Design and online offerings for the Faculty
Position Type:
Minimum qualification:
- A relevant Master’s degree in Humanities, preferably in specialisation in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or Media Studies
- Additionally, a Bachelors degree in Graphic Design, or a Bachelors degree in Media Studies with Graphic Design Specialisation
- A PhD in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or Media Studies will be advantageous
Experience:
- At least five years’ experience as a lecturer in the higher education industry
- Either demonstrated management potential or management experience of at least two years
- Publishing of academic journals will be advantageous
Responsibilities:
As the Academic Programme Convener, you will be primarily responsible for the following:
- Accountability areas – operating / financial results accountable for:
- Accountable for the operational delivery of lecturing related to Graphic Design programmes at the Midrand campus (lecturer performance)
- Accountable for the performance of the community of practice and alignment with development hub
- Operational process outputs:
- Qualification related subject matter expertise
- Manage academic delivery / managing the lecturers
- Lecturing:
- Fulfil the role of lecturer as required and agreed – but the main focus of the role is to manage academic delivery / managing the lecturers
- Management:
- Budgets
- Input into academic budget
- ICA claims processing
- Operational planning
- Monitor, control and corrective action
- Reporting
- Escalations, decisions and problem solving – first point of contract for student complaints
- Resourcing and capacity management (people and equipment)
- Leadership
- Assistance with talent acquisition, selection and onboarding
- Individual performance management
- Culture, climate and change
Functional and technical competencies:
- Computer literacy – well developed MS Office skills
- Working knowledge of learning systems (LMS)
- Good understanding of qualification frameworks and academic processes and governance structures
- Good understanding of management principles
Behavioural competencies:
- Initiative and responsibility
- People leadership and development
- Constructive teamwork
- Relations and networking
- Effective communication (verbal and written)
- Professional and technical expertise
- Analysis and judgment / problem solving
- Systematic approach (planning and organising)
- Steadiness (emotional tenacity)
