Academic - Business Management & Entrepreneurship
Listing reference: manco_000404
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 24 February 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Kwazulu Natal
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
EE position: Yes
Introduction
MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available:
Academic - Business Management & Entrepreneurship
CORE PURPOSE
To provide Academic excellence, in the design, development and delivery of academic material and the related academic activities thereof such as curriculum, research, online content, lesson plans, student engagement and retention, admissions and selections etc.
Job description
JOB ROLE INCLUDE:
· The successful candidate will be appointed to offer their expertise in Business and Entrepreneurship in the area of Business Management and Entrepreneurship to Facilitate academic content and ensure overall academic delivery of the Management programmes
· Provide students’ academic support such as one on one consultations to promote student centricity
· Design both formative and summative assessments applying the relevant MANCOSA assessment processes and standards.
· Grade assessments and provide stakeholder feedback
· Potentially serve as a Head of School/ Programme Coordinator/ Module Coordinator
· Identify students at-risk and execute pastoral care
· Undertake programme and quality management administrative tasks
· Ongoing research and analysis to identify required updates and additions to the Management programmes curriculum
· Provide information to assist with the implementation and maintenance of accreditation with various quality assurance bodies and professional bodies
· A combination of analysis and reporting as well as hands-on application in order to ensure alignment to industry standards and academic relevance
· Conduct reviews and updates of Business and Entrepreneurship Modules to ensure alignment to industry norms
· Ensure Modules /programmes remain relevant to both local and international industry expectations and the quality of student experience is highly rewarding
· Review and manage student academic performance
· Promote multi stakeholder engagement towards programme advancement
· Advocate, promote and advance the institutions Management programmes offerings to industry.
· Responsible for design, development and maintenance of teaching and learning material
· Conduct delivery of academic content through online webinars via MS Teams and Zoom platforms
CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
· Various Academic Committee memberships
· Verification and review of RPL applications
· Verification and review of Credit Accumulation Transfer application
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
· An appropriate doctoral level qualification or specialist Masters level qualification
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
· 5 years’ academic experience
· Demonstrate research engagement over last 3 years
· Be familiar with distance and online education
· Be familiar with using learning management systems
· Have a working knowledge of the South African higher education regulatory framework
· Must be able to work within pre-determined time frames and deadlines
· Must be able to speak confidently and demonstrate professionalism
· Must be a collegial team player
· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Internet and Email)
· Excellent writing and reporting skills
· Possess a high level of ethics and confidentiality
ADVANTAGES
· Specialist in Business Management & Entrepreneurship
GENERAL
· Maintain professional relationships with students, academics, and support staff.
· Work collaboratively in a multi-cultural environment and contribute towards Mancosa vision and Mission
· Be a creative problem solver and a lifelong learner who is resilient and can adapt to changing circumstances
· Work autonomously under pressure and possibly weekends based on student’s needs
