Head of Faculty Humanities
Head of Faculty Humanities
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5years
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1 Vacancy
Job Description
- Provide strategic direction and operational oversight for the Humanities faculty.
- Lead recruitment development and performance management of academic staff.
- Ensure academic programmes align with institutional goals and promote teaching excellence.
- Supervise Programme Coordinators Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinators and Administrators.
- Ensure compliance with CHE DHET and SAQA requirements.
- Participate in academic governance structures and contribute to policy development.
- Lead programme accreditation and reaccreditation processes.
- Prepare regulatory reports and documentation as required.
- Promote a researchdriven environment.
- Support academic staff in achieving research output goals and obtaining research funding.
- Encourage participation in academic conferences and scholarly activities.
- Guide the design implementation and review of academic programmes.
- Oversee quality improvement initiatives based on student and stakeholder feedback.
- Collaborate with the Quality Assurance Directorate to ensure compliance with standards.
- Uphold examination integrity and adherence to assessment policies.
- Ensure secure and effective management of assessments and results.
- Support Programme Coordinators in managing the assessment lifecycle.
- Manage contractual obligations and performance of Independent Contractors.
- Ensure accurate documentation and timely processing of claims.
- Contribute to institutional strategic planning with a focus on facultyspecific goals.
- Manage budgeting financial planning and resource allocation.
- Implement operational strategies to support faculty growth and sustainability.
- Enhance the student experience through academic and extracurricular support.
- Address academic concerns and resolve student complaints.
- Encourage student participation in research and academic forums.
- Serve on institutional committees such as Senate and Teaching and Learning Committee.
- Lead strategic projects and internal audits as required.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with academic policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in a relevant field such as Disaster & Safety Management Criminal Justice Policing or Law.
- Minimum 3 years in academic leadership ideally within higher education.
- Proven experience in curriculum development programme management and quality assurance.
- Demonstrated research and academic leadership credentials.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
Education
Doctoral degree in a relevant field such as Disaster & Safety Management, Criminal Justice, Policing, or Law. Minimum 3 years in academic leadership, ideally within higher education. Proven experience in curriculum development, programme management, and quality assurance. Demonstrated research and academic leadership credentials. Strong organizational and project management skills.
Employment Type
Full Time
