Director of Teaching & Learning Excellence

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Durban

On-site

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

38 hours ago

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Job summary

The University of KwaZulu-Natal invites applications for the role of Director: Teaching and Learning, a five-year fixed-term appointment. The Director will provide strategic leadership for UTLO, guiding teaching excellence, digital learning, curriculum transformation, and quality assurance to advance student success and educational quality across the university.

Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning, the incumbent will oversee policy development, institutional monitoring

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in a relevant field with substantial research profile.
At least 10 years in higher education, with 5+ years in senior leadership/management.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and management of the UTLO to advance teaching and learning strategy and student success.
Develop and evaluate institutional priorities related to teaching excellence, digital learning, curriculum transformation, quality assurance and academic monitoring.
Oversee UTLO portfolio including policies, frameworks, and alignment with national priorities and quality standards.
Lead monitoring and support to identify at-risk students and implement timely interventions.
Build strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders and represent the University in relevant forums.