CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, TEACHING AND LEARNING DEVELOPMENT (CONTRACT POSITION)
VACANCY NO. CAD/TLU 1/2021
Main Purpose of the Job: The Deputy Director, Teaching and Learning is one of the key members of the Centre for Academic Development, which is primarily concerned with the enhancement of quality and standard of University teaching and learning, strengthening of academic programme development, the improvement of teaching methods and promotion of a research culture for the scholarship of teaching.
Duties and Responsibilities: (i) Plan and implement appropriate academic staff development and training programmes related to andragogy/pedagogy and didactics throughout the University and its affiliated institutions; (ii) Develop appropriate policies, which are related to academic development and to the enhancement of teaching and learning; (iii) Implement appropriate academic development programmes to enhance teaching, learning, research and professional development of academic staff; (iv) Promote academic excellence in teaching and research; (v) Develop and maintain relevant teaching quality assurance services such as the Student Assessment of Courses and Teaching (SECAT) and other mechanisms of evaluation and development of teaching quality; (vi) Promote the University of Botswana as a centre of excellence in teaching and learning in Southern Africa and beyond, and develop appropriate national and international links; (vii) Undertake and coordinate research initiatives aimed at improving the University of Botswana teaching and learning policy and practice.
Requirements: Applicants should have (i) a Doctorate in a relevant academic discipline. (ii) Three (3) years of experience at Senior Lecturer level or above in the areas of academic development or human resource development in a University or equivalent; (iii) Experience in the areas of academic programmes development and evaluation in higher education with evidence of related research and publication; (v) Excellent interpersonal and communications skills in a variety of higher educational contexts; (vi) Evidence of organizational and human resource development skills and higher level computer skills are essential. (vii) Experience in Pedagogy and Didactics in higher education, educational administration and quality assurance in higher education will be an added advantage.
Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications
How To Apply: Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine suitability for the position, applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees. Applicants should inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position(s) applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the address below, before the stipulated closing date.
Send your application to: The Human Resources Manager, Centre for Academic Development, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB00710, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2508/ 355 4526; E-mail: cad@ub.ac.bw
Hand delivered applications, should be submitted to Block 238, Office 104 or 107.
NB: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date: 6 August 2021