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Job Title
ECP Coordinator (Contract ending 31 October 2027) (Internal Applicants Only)
Faculty
Department
Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Health & Wellness Sciences -> Health & Wellness Sc: Admin
Campus/ Location
Job Type
Contract
Occupational Function
Number of Positions
1
Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)
To be confirmed
Advert Closing Date
5/5/2024
Job Purpose
This post is for an existing faculty staff member who will remain as an academic with half an academic load and take on this additional Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) portfolio at the faculty level.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
A Masters in the field of Health and Wellness Sciences preferably with an educational focus.At least four (4) years' relevant lecturing experience in Higher Education.A demonstrated understanding of transitions into Health Sciences, how to facilitate student access to the field and engagement with issues of student learning or innovative curriculum design.Evidence of an understanding of the history, intentions, structure and function of the extended programmes.Recommendations: A Doctoral degree in the field of Health and Wellness Sciences.Completed either TDP or HDET or equivalent.A track record of conference presentations and/ or published work in the last 5 years.Evidence of the ability to work with disadvantaged students.An ability to communicate in two regional languages in addition to English.An understanding of the importance of epistemological access and academic literacy. Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities ECP staff in the Faculty meet on a regular basis so that practices can be shared and built on; with primary emphasis on curriculum development, foundation provisions and student support.Plan and lead ECP staff development initiatives with the Institutional ECP Coordinator and relevant HODs.Ensure that the selection and placement of students onto the ECP is done according to Faculty, Institutional and DHET ECP guidelines, and together with departmental coordinators ensure that ECP enrolment targets are met and monitored.DHET funding is appropriately allocated to departmental cost centres and work with HODs to ensure that it is correctly and timeously spent.ECP student progress is monitored and required support or curriculum changes are initiated in order to meet student needs.On-going ECP project management and review including investigations of ECP student retention and success within and beyond the programmers as compared to the normal programme is undertaken.Ensure that innovative best practices in ECP teaching, learning and assessment are promoted.Programme reports are submitted to the Institutional ECP Coordinator and DHET as required.Serve as the faculty liaison to other institutional committees on matters related to ECP.Keep a departmental academic load (i.e. lecture at least one subject; supervise PG students).Language proficiency in EnglishGood communication and presentation skillsReport writing skillsGood organizational and planning skillsExperience in training and/ or curriculum developmentLeadership and management skillsComputer literacy in MS Office suiteStrong learner focusInitiative and decision making skillsGood Interpersonal and listening skillsCoaching and mentoring skillsAptitude for continuous learning General Information Closing Date: 05 May 2024
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