486 Senior Director: Centre for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (P4)
The Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT), is a leading institution of higher education dedicated to quality teaching, innovation, and academic excellence. CUT’s Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CILT) plays a pivotal role in shaping the institution’s educational strategies and supporting both staff and students through academic development, curriculum transformation, and e-learning initiatives. The university is committed to fostering leadership that drives academic success and supports transformative education in South Africa.
Job Overview:
- Job Title: Senior Director: Centre for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (P4)
- Company: Central University of Technology, Free State
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Employment Type: Five (5) Year Fixed-Term Contract
- Remuneration Package: R1 801 169 – R1 801 169 per annum
- Closing Date: 13 June 2025
Responsibilities:
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for student academic development, staff development, curriculum design, and e-learning
Assist in the formulation, analysis, and implementation of teaching and learning policies and procedures
Manage academic development support services and ensure delivery excellence
Lead, manage, and develop staff within the Centre
Promote research to enhance teaching and learning quality
Oversee budget planning and management, including external funding for academic support initiatives
Implement performance monitoring systems and ensure reporting on key outputs
Represent the Centre and the university at internal and external academic forums
Qualifications:
Appropriate Doctoral Degree (required)
Minimum of five (5) years’ leadership experience in a higher education environment
Proven academic teaching experience with excellence in research and teaching
Accredited scholarly publications
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctoral degree with a professorship (full or associate preferred)
Minimum of eight (8) years’ leadership experience in a higher education environment
Strong research portfolio with a record of academic excellence
Benefits:
Total Cost to Company: R1 801 169 per annum
Access to institutional support for academic and research development
Leadership opportunity in one of South Africa’s most innovative academic environments
Application Process:
Submit your application online at www.cut.ac.za/careers or via https://cut.simplify.hr by 13 June 2025.
For job-related enquiries, contact Prof. DP Ngidi at dngidi@cut.ac.za.
For remuneration and process enquiries, contact the Recruitment Office at jobs@cut.ac.za.
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