Job Description

Like its bold start in 1916 and its subsequent stance of defiance in the 1960's through to 1994, this iconic university has shown grit and determination. Now again in the 2000's, it has faced yet another bout of assault, this time of covert proportions. And yet again, the same grit and determination has shone through. Are you eager and determined to help reposition this iconic institution to the position it so richly deserves? The University of Fort Hare is seeking applications from appropriately qualified and experienced candidates for a DVC: Teaching & Learning position on a 5 Year Fixed-Term contract.The position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning plays a key role as part of the executive management of the University of Fort Hare in its governance of the core academic processes of the institution, guided by the vision and mission of the University of Fort Hare.Minimum Requirements

• A Doctoral degree.
• A minimum of 10 years experience in higher education with at least 5 years of senior academic management and administration.
• Eligibility for appointment at Full Professor. However, appointment at Associate Professor will also be considered.
• Substantial academic stature and successful track record of excellence in research, postgraduate supervision and teaching commensurate with the academic rank level.
• Leadership experience in higher education with at least 5 years senior management experience, where Teaching & Learning activities are the core business.
• A clear understanding of the broader national and international context of higher education and an in-depth understanding of higher education policy and practice nationally and internationally.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a large teaching and learning portfolio in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership of a diverse team, by engaging and inspiring staff in the achievement of the Universitys core activities and a strong capacity to communicate clearly, with purpose and vision.
• A national profile as a leader, teacher and researcher in higher education with a proven track record of high-quality scholarly publications.
• A capacity to plan strategically and consultatively to ensure the University offers quality teaching and learning that enables outstanding student throughout rates.

Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor regarding the academic project and matters pertaining to Teaching & Learning, this role is accountable to provide visionary strategic direction and leadership, which comprise the following key objectives:

• Providing strategic direction through strategic planning, and seeking to ensure the democratic, effective, efficient, and sustainable pursuit of the Universitys goals and its development as a centre for educational excellence.
• Leading the University in achieving research-led teaching and learning through the development of appropriate policies and collaborating with centralised support functions for Research & Innovation, Partnerships, Information provision services, and other support services in achieving academic goals.
• Collaborating locally & internationally with external institutional role players, alumni, funders and legislators to promote, influence and facilitate the institutions image & strategic objectives.
• The advancing of transformation through the formulation of strategies to ensure that appropriate corrective measures are employed to redress past imbalances with the aim of producing outstanding internationally-accredited graduates who are innovative, creative, critical and reflexive thinkers, responsible, ethical, resilient life-long learners and to strive, through teaching, research and community service, to contribute to the advancement of international scholarship.
• Promoting a culture of cooperation and scholarly endeavour where students and staff are supported and engaged.
• Developing and implementing an embedded model of student support, in particular retention, success and progression strategies to meet the needs of a diverse community of students.
• Ensuring that the Universitys educational spaces are aligned to the Universitys strategic goal of implementing modern, twenty first century technologically advanced teaching and learning spaces.

Structurally, the role governs and directs the following functions in the institution:

• The academic functions of the six University of Fort Hare faculties namely: Management & Commerce, Law, Social Sciences & Humanities, Education, Health Sciences and Science & Agriculture.
• The Teaching & Learning Centre of the University, which supports academic development, new technologies (such as Technology Enhanced Learning) & Research skills development.
• The legislated Planning & Quality Assurance function, which is accountable for the quality assurance & accreditation of academic programmes, the Institutional Strategic Planning function & Goal setting, Legislated reporting (HEMIS) and, providing decision support data to the executive flowing from the data analytics process.

Closing Date: 12 May 2025To apply please submit your application, quoting reference number AP1090, to Genevieve Michel c/o1. Applications must be accompanied by:

• A letter of motivation outlining how you meet the requirements.
• A comprehensive CV.
• An abridged CV.
• A completed UFH Job Application Form. Click on the link below to download:
• Names and contact details for at least 3 referees.
• Certified copies of matric and degree certificates and Identity Document.

2. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA3. Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application/s being disqualified.4, Incomplete applications will not be considered.The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment. The University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.Queries can be directed to and 043 704 7190.

University of Fort Hare