Faculty Manager_Law

Rosebankcollege; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in South Africa seeks to appoint a dynamic leader for its academic team. This role involves managing academic delivery, ensuring student engagement, and overseeing programme coordination. Candidates should have a strong background in Higher Education, with at least 5 years of lecturing experience in Law and qualifications such as an LLM and PGCE. Preferred candidates are those familiar with South African Higher Education regulations. The institution values equal opportunity and encourages applications from diverse candidates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Higher Education lecturing experience in Law.
• 3 - 5 years in Teacher or Lecturer development.
• Understanding of South African Higher Education regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Manage academic delivery and oversee academic programmes.
• Ensure operational efficiency of the academic team.
• Accountable for student engagement and success.

Skills

Operational efficiency

Problem-solving skills

Numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage a diverse team

Education

LLM (Admitted Attorney)

PhD (advantageous)

Qualification in Education (PGCE or equivalent)

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Join Our Team at IIE Rosebank College

The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank College, is part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa's leading private education provider.

From our humble beginning in

• Rosebank College has grown to a student population of more than 30, students nationwide.

As we continue to expand and innovate, we invite passionate professionals to become part of our dynamic team.

If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in students' lives and wish to contribute to an institution that values academic excellence, connection, and student success, we would love to hear from you.

Join us on our journey of shaping futures!

Job Purpose

Direct management of academic delivery and overseeing the management of academic programmes under the supervision of the Principal and Academic Manager.

The mandate includes managing the operational efficiency of the academic team and overseeing the student support function.

Academic Support

• Responsible for Academic Development and Performance Monitoring
• Lecturer and Programme Co-ordinators peer evaluation and reviews
• Faculty performance

Monitoring effective use of Learn activities

• Structured / scheduled class visits to assess and review the delivery of quality teaching and learning
• Student evaluation of teaching (SET)

Teaching & Learning

Accountable for the delivery of Teaching and Learning, which will include

• Direct academic student engagement
• Student success rate – at a modular level
• Student support and development
• Teaching and Learning; in and out of the classroom
• Programme Coordination Committee meetings
• Contributes to programme improvements, both content and assessments
• Module / subject consultations

Management of Resources

Responsible for recruitment of department and / or faculty-assigned resources, which will include

• Programme Coordinators
• Full-Time Lecturers
• Independent Contractors
• Tutors
• Staff Management of Supporting Teams
• Academic Operations team (AOO, AOC, AOA & VP)
• Career Centre staff
• Commerce staff

Management and Leadership

Responsible for the management and leadership of department / faculty in respect of

• On-boarding of staff
• Creation and management of campus timetables
• Creation and promotion of academic culture on campus
• Result analysis and student support interventions / activitiesImplementation and collaboration of teaching and learning strategies and activities
• Consultation Topics
• Academic and student support integration
• Coordination of student's admission into programmes

Qualifications

Education

• LLM (Admitted Attorney), PhD is advantageous
• Qualification in Education (PGCE or equivalent) or Training and Development an added advantage.
• Flair for online lecturing and learning management systems (LMSs) required.

Work Experience

• 5+ years of Higher Education lecturing experience in Law
• 3 - 5 years in Teacher or Lecturer development
• An understanding of the current South African Higher Education regulatory framework and its impact on higher education and private colleges

Key Competencies

• Operational efficiency and ability to implement policies and procedures
• Commercial and business awareness
• Problem-solving skills and solutions driven
• Numeracy and sound technical skills
• Initiative
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to balance the demands of work and personal commitments
• Ability to make quick but balanced decisions
• Manage a large and diverse team

Enquiries

For enquiries, please feel free to contact Durban Campus HRO on .

Rosebank College is an equal opportunities employer, however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.