Vacancy

Qualification and Experience:

• A PhD in Education/Distance Education/Education Planning or related field.
• Candidate should hold the rank of Associate Professor or above.
• Demonstrable experience in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) or relevant qualification in ODL.
• At least ten (10) years University/College teaching experience.
• At least five (5) years working experience in a Distance Learning Organization will be an added advantage.

Duties:

 

1. Management
   • To lead the Institute and coordinate its core units;
   • To work collaboratively with Deans and Heads of Departments in programme and curriculum development, accreditation and review;
   • To supervise and mentor IDE staff to ensure efficiency in admissions, registration, assessment, examinations and student records management;
   • To represent IDE in University structures such as Senate and Admissions Committee;
   • To chair the IDE Academic Board and Executive Committee on academic and operational matter;
   • To oversee staff performance, professional development and grievance-handling processes in line with University policies;
   • To promote student engagement and inclusive decision-making within the Institute and wider University; and
   • To establish and maintain regional teaching and/or learning centres.

 

2. Programme Design
   • To drive the development of innovative credit-bearing and non-credit-bearing programmes aligned with national and regional development priorities, ensuring equivalence and parity of standards between full-time and ODL/online programmes;
   • To oversee the running of academic programmes and course offered by the Institute; and
   • To champion the integration of educational technology, digital innovation, and quality assurance in distance education delivery.

 

3. Partnership and Resource Mobilisation
   • To drive resource mobilisation, fundraising and partnership development to support the Institute’s sustainability and growth;
   • To liaise with outside bodies and organizations to get appropriate facilities for the programmes; and
   • To network with other Distance Learning Institutes.

 

4. Research and Community Service
   • To conduct research related to Open, Distance and Blended Learning;
   • To keep abreast with the latest trends in Open, Distance and Blended Learning; and
   • To engage in Community Service.

 

5. To perform any other related duties assigned by the Vice Chancellor or Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic)

Other Attributes:

• A strong record of relevant scholarly publications;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and change management skills;
• Visionary leadership and strategic thinking;
• Commitment to widening access, equity and inclusion in higher education;
• Strong networking abilities with local and international partners;
• Capacity to lead innovation in ODL, blended and online learning environments; and
• Financial acumen and the ability to attract funding and manage budgets effectively.

Appointment Terms:

Two-year contract with a possibility for renewal by mutual consent subject to satisfactory performance.

Application:

 

Applications addressed to The Registrar, University of Eswatini, Private Bag 4, Kwaluseni Eswatini should be emailed to; recruitment@uneswa.ac.sz.

Emailed applications should consist of the following:

• An application letter;

• A detailed CV;
• Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications;
• Certified copies of academic transcripts; and
• Names of four (4) Referees with their current email addresses.                                                                  

Due to the large volume of applications we receive, it is not possible to respond to each application individually. Should you not receive correspondence from the University FIVE (5) MONTHS after the closing date, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

 

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