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Provides leadership and central administrative management of the operation of the Academic Division through planning and evaluation of faculty, curriculum development, timetabling, students’ assessment, transcript production, policy implementation and academic ceremonies. The Director works with the faculty deans and department heads and acts as a link between the DVC for Academic Affairs, the faculty and the student body.The Director, Teaching & Learning shall;a) Academic administration, policy formulation & Leadership· Assists the Deputy Vice Chancellor in continuous formation and review of the department’s strategic plan and implementation.· Participates in the development of policies and regulations which enhance the effectiveness of the teaching and learning.· Plans with the faculty deans for resources required for the future to support learning.· Provides administrative support to the faculty deans and heads of departments.· Supports the faculty deans in budget preparation each financial year· Receives feedback from both students and academic staff about our services from which strategies are developed to improve the division’s service delivery.· Attends as a member, meetings of the Physical Infrastructure & Preservation committee, Timetable & Curriculum committee and Academic Management committee.· Supervises staffb) Curriculum, teaching & timetabling· Oversees the development and management of the Curriculum at the faculties.· Ensures that all training aides needed in the lecture halls are adequately provided for effective teaching.· Works with the quality assurance office to enforce quality assurance activities in teaching to enhance learning.· Draws out a schedule of the University’s academic activities each year; and the teaching timetables each semester.· Ensures that part-time academic staff appointments are prepared and payments effected.c) Planning and evaluation of faculty Oversees in the recruitment, induction and orientation of faculty; particularly the part-time academic staff. Plans for training of academic staff. Coordinates procedures for continuous review of faculty members by enforcing the Academic Staff Evaluation policy.· Supervises the preparation of students’ examinations and oversees the administration of these examinations at the university’s different campuses.· Oversees the processing of all students’ results between the faculties/study centres and the central academic office.· Ensures that the University’s instruction and assessment guidelines align with national standards particularly the National Council for Higher Education.e) Transcript & Certification production Manages the database management system used for students’ results. Supervises the processing of degree certificates and transcripts for the graduating students. Manages the award ceremony for the best students and academic staff. Oversees all preparatory activities that culminate into the University’s graduation ceremonies. This is a senior position in any institution of higher learning and must be held by a person who has the following;· PhD from a recognized Institute of Higher Education is highly desirable but an identified and approved plan for doctoral work within two years is acceptable· Masters in Human Resource Management, Education, or any Management related degree from a recognized Institute of Higher Education· A good Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a recognised Institute of Higher Education· Taught at University level for not less than five (5) years at a senior level· Must have strong collaborative, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.· Must have analytical, multi tasking, organizational and time management skills· Must have Knowledge and experience in administration & management in higher education.· Must have excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, and the ability to work independently.· Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple concurrent and conflicting priorities and deadlines.· Experience in the use of analytics as a part of a comprehensive admissions strategic plan and accountability.· An understanding of higher education academic context is a plus· Ability to deal with quantitative data and present it effectively to various levels of university management. · Familiarity with the management and use of computer-based record systems.· Ability to think and act quickly, prioritize tasks, and handle conflict in a constructive way.· Should be a committed Mature Christian who subscribes to the instrument of identity of Uganda Christian University.1. Send two (2) copies of application letter together with and updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic certificates, transcripts, names and contacts of (3) three referees2. Two (2) copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts3. Applications must be addressed to:The Director Human Resource & AdministrationDeadline: 5.00p.m. Friday, 14th March 2014 Only shortlisted applicants will be contactedRead more information about this job posting visit the link below:http://www.ucu.ac.ug/ucunew/index.php/careers/accordions-toggles/posting/40/director-teaching-learning
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