Programme Coordinator (Contract appointment: 5 years): Department of Fine Arts (Job ID: 6643)

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY PERMANENT ACADEMIC STAFF WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST.

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To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.

• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).

• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide academic programme leadership and governance, including strategic planning, programme performance monitoring, resource planning and reporting.

• Manage academic programme operations, enrolment planning, student advising, academic progression and student success initiatives.

• Lead curriculum development, programme reviews and continuous improvement to ensure academic relevance and quality.

• Coordinate quality assurance, programme accreditation and compliance with University, Faculty and professional body requirements.

• Engage with academic staff, students, industry partners and other stakeholders to strengthen programme relevance and graduate employability.

• Coordinate programme marketing, student recruitment and initiatives to support sustainable enrolment.

• Maintain accurate programme documentation, performance data and governance reports to support informed decision-making and effective programme management.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Master of Arts in Fine Arts on NQF level 9 and currently registered for a PhD in Fine Arts at NQF Level 10 or proof of acceptance to register for a PhD in Fine Arts.

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in teaching at a tertiary education level.

• A full-time member of the academic staff in the Department of Fine Arts in the Faculty of the Humanities at the University of the Free State (UFS).

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of portfolio selection processes for tertiary education.

• Knowledge of the BA Fine Arts curriculum (e.g. progression rules, outcomes, exit level outcomes and NQF levels)

• Knowledge of university applications available on the UFS systems such as Gradebook, LMS and RIMS.

• Knowledge of design and digital applications such as the ADOBE Suite, especially InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Audition.

• Knowledge of video production.

• Knowledge of publishing on social networking sites, for example Instagram and Facebook.