Academic Programme Lead - Sustainable Food Systems (5-Year)

University of the Free State; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allowance payable

Job summary

The University of the Free State invites applications for a Programme Coordinator (Contract appointment: 5 years) in the Department Sustainable Food Systems and Development at Bloemfontein Campus. The role focuses on coordinating curriculum processes, developing programmes, and ensuring governance and quality assurance.

We seek a PhD-level academic with leadership and coordination experience, capable of guiding modules, monitoring the operational plan, and promoting high-quality scholarship and

Qualifications

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Food Systems, Consumer Sciences or related field.
• A full-time, permanent member of the academic staff from the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems and Development at the University of the Free State (UFS).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate curriculum processes within the Sustainable Food Systems programme.
• Facilitate the development and review of learning programmes in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate the development, implementation and monitoring of the programme operational plan.
• Provide academic coordination and promote coherence across modules within the programme.
• Ensure programme activities comply with applicable University governance, policies and regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinate academic quality assurance and continuous improvement processes within the programme.
• Coordinate academic administration and liaise with relevant academic and administrative stakeholders.
• Promote high-quality scholarship, teaching and learning within the programme.
• Coordinate teaching, learning and student-related matters within the programme.
• Conduct own research in accordance with the requirements of the substantive academic appointment.
• Provide academic input on enquiries, yearbook amendments, schedules and timetables relating to the programme.
• Participate in Faculty marketing initiatives as required.
• Contribute to the development of appropriate programme marketing and information materials.

Skills

Results Orientated

Strategic Thinking

Business Acumen

Leadership

Cooperation

Attention to detail

Education

PhD in Food Systems or related field

Job description

The University of the Free State invites applications for a Programme Coordinator (Contract appointment: 5 years) in the Department Sustainable Food Systems and Development at Bloemfontein Campus. The role focuses on coordinating curriculum processes, developing programmes, and ensuring governance and quality assurance.

We seek a PhD-level academic with leadership and coordination experience, capable of guiding modules, monitoring the operational plan, and promoting high-quality scholarship and