Quality Consultant Jobs at University of Kwazulu Natal in South Africa

JOB TITLE: QUALITY CONSULTANT

QUALITY PROMOTION AND ASSURANCE
(PEROMNES GRADE 8)
REF NO: TL06/2012
A Quality Consultant’s main role is to assist in the development of internal quality assurance systems for the academic functions of the University. A Quality Consultant generally works with a specified College of the University, participating in programme design and approval processes, facilitating discussion on quality issues and taking responsibility for conducting external School reviews. Carrying out research into quality-related matters, and profiling the work of QPA, is integral to their function.
Minimum Requirements:
For Senior Lecturer level appointment:
• Doctoral degree
• Minimum 5 years’ teaching experience in higher education
• A record of research and publications
• Evidence of experience in leading quality- related processes in higher education.
For lecturer Level appointment:
• Masters degree
• Minimum 3 years’ teaching experience in higher education
• Evidence of experience in conducting research
• Evidence of experience in quality-related processes in higher education.
Requirements:
• A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current policy issues in higher education
• A demonstrated understanding of the needs of academic and administrative staff
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• Excellent workshop facilitation and negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Skills in manipulating both qualitative and quantitative data
Preferences/Advantages:
• Participation in national or institutional-level quality promotion and assurance processes in higher education.
Enquiries and details regarding this post, as well as requests for a job profile may be directed to Mr SA Moodley, 031 2603378 or e-mail: moodleys60@ukzn.ac.za
The total remuneration package offered includes benefits. The closing date for receipt of applications is 07 September 2012. Appointment to this position will be on 1 January 2012 Conditions of Service.
Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form which is available on the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za. Completed forms may be sent to recruitment-support1@ukzn.ac.za. The advert reference number MUST be clearly stated in the subject line.