Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

• Compile work schemes in collaboration with colleagues.
• Research and utilize new and emerging approaches and technology in teaching.
• Professionally prepare teaching media and handouts to supplement or substitute prescribed textbooks.
• Research and select suitable reference material to supplement textbooks.
• Facilitate an effective teaching situation in which the learning experience can take place successfully.
• Upgrade course content/ develop new courses and/or modules in order to keep up with the latest requirements of the discipline.
• Manage student and peer evaluations of teaching performance and application of appropriate assessment methods.
• Participate in external examining and invitations to teach externally and contribute to curriculum development.
• Contribute to community engagement initiatives and Integrate interventions into curriculum and research engagements.
• Report on own involvement in professional, industry and/or community activities.
• Participate in curriculum review and the development of new courses/modules to ensure alignment with sector/discipline norms and requirements.
• Revise and submit programmes for accreditation by relevant accreditation bodies.
• Identify students at risk timeously, develop intervention strategies, provide counselling to students and monitor student progress.
• Contribute to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
• Monitor the impact of QA recommendations within the faculty/department and implement appropriate interventions.
• Contribute to policy making.
• Set annual objectives pertaining to academic programmes and participate in the review of teaching, research, community engagement and academic administration objectives.
• Contribute to the development of academic related decision-making, participate and chair departmental committees.
• Act as programme leader, mentor and coach, manage tutor activities, keep attendance registers, record student results, assist with the registration of students, and supervise tests and examinations.
• Manage marketing of programmes and aspects of open/careers days.
• Keep abreast of developments within own field of study and its implications for teaching and learning, community engagement, research, etc. whilst keeping abreast of developments in professional conduct at VUT.
• Register as a member of professional bodies to keep abreast of all developments (where appropriate) and engage in current professional development activities.
• Prepare development plan for promotion to the next level, within stipulated time frame.
• Attend conferences, seminars and workshops and present research study papers at conferences.
• Acts as a study leader, conduct appropriate research, publish research results, keep abreast of professional literature and obtain research grants.
• Develop relevant reports as and when required and communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.
• Undertake any other task or duty as assigned by the Head of Department and/or Executive Dean.

APPLICATION CRITERIA:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Doctoral degree (or NQF level 10 equivalent) in Biotechnology (Biochemistry background will be advantageous).
• At least 3 years work experience in key areas of teaching and learning theory and practice in a higher education context.
• Experience in an academic development environment is recommended.
• Capability to raise research grants is preferred.
• In-depth understanding of learning, teaching and assessment practices.
• Contribution in research and publication record in the last 3 years.
• Sound record of student supervision in the last 3 years.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to establish professional working relationships with faculty members
• Ability to adapt to the diverse learning needs of adult learners
• Interpersonal, conflict management, communication (verbal and written), report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational, administrative and management skills
• Self-driven, ability to prioritise multiple tasks and to achieve deadlines
• Ability to use technology to communicate with students and staff and to facilitate learning
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Deadline:7th October,2025