Academic Programme Leader: Project Management Excellence

Mancosa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Durban is seeking an Academic Programme Leader for the Master of Commerce in Project Management program. The role involves driving academic excellence, overseeing curriculum development, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should possess an MCom in Project Management and at least 5 years of relevant academic and industry experience. This position is pivotal in shaping quality education and fostering student success in project management disciplines.

Qualifications

• Must have 5 years' experience in academia and industry.
• Demonstrated research engagement within the last three years.
• Commercial or industrial related experience (minimum 3 years).
• Demonstrate innovative thinking towards teaching and learning skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement and maintain the integrity of academic offerings.
• Ensure quality assurance processes are compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor academic progress and implement interventions for at-risk students.
• Lead the rollout and readiness of new and existing programmes.

Skills

5 years' experience in academia and industry

Demonstrate research engagement within the last three years

Commercial or industrial related experience

Innovative thinking towards teaching and learning

Education

MCom in Project Management

Job description

A higher education institution in Durban is seeking an Academic Programme Leader for the Master of Commerce in Project Management program. The role involves driving academic excellence, overseeing curriculum development, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should possess an MCom in Project Management and at least 5 years of relevant academic and industry experience. This position is pivotal in shaping quality education and fostering student success in project management disciplines.