Job Description

Job Advert Summary

Eduvos

is looking to employ the services of an Academic Programme Convener (Faculty of Humanities) at our

Mowbray

campus on a permanent basis.

The Position:

To manage the day-to-day delivery of lecturing of Humanities qualifications at the

Mowbray

campus and all online offerings for the Faculty

Position Type:

Permanent

Minimum Requirements

Minimum qualification:

Relevant Master's degree in the field of Humanities or Social Sciences

Experience:

At least five years' experience as a lecturer in the higher education industry Either demonstrated management potential or management experience of at least two years Publishing of academic journals will be advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

As the Academic Programme Convener, you will be primarily responsible for the following:


Accountability areas - operating / financial results accountable for: + Accountable for the operational delivery of lecturing related to Humanities programmes at the Mowbray campus (lecturer performance)
+ Accountable for the performance of the community of practice and alignment with development hub
Operational process outputs: + Qualification related subject matter expertise
+ Manage academic delivery / managing the lecturers
Lecturing: + Fulfil the role of lecturer as required and agreed - but the main focus of the role is to manage academic delivery / managing the lecturers
Management: + Budgets
- Input into academic budget
- ICA claims processing
+ Operational planning
+ Monitor, control and corrective action
+ Reporting
+ Escalations, decisions and problem solving - first point of contract for student complaints
+ Resourcing and capacity management (people and equipment)
Leadership + Assistance with talent acquisition, selection and onboarding
+ Individual performance management
+ Culture, climate and change

Functional and Behavioural Competencies

Functional and technical competencies:

Computer literacy - well developed MS Office skills Working knowledge of learning systems (LMS) Good understanding of qualification frameworks and academic processes and governance structures Good understanding of management principles

Behavioural competencies:

Initiative and responsibility People leadership and development Constructive teamwork Relations and networking Effective communication (verbal and written) Professional and technical expertise Analysis and judgment / problem solving Systematic approach (planning and organising) * Steadiness (emotional tenacity)