Academic Manager (Durban)

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver lectures for one law module per semester
• Utilize the learning management system (LMS) effectively to deliver and manage the module content; collaborate with the digital learning team as required.
• Liaise with industry and implement industry initiatives on campus
• Undertake quality assurance activities relating to lecturers.
• Support exam invigilation and other assessment-related logistics as reasonably required by the registrar’s office.
• Provide academic support to students, including regular consultations and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance requirements, including reporting, documentation, and alignment with programme outcomes.
• Participate in research and/or community engagement projects aligned with the School’s strategic priorities.
• Maintain effective communication with students, academic colleagues, line managers, and support staff.
• Ensure administrative effectiveness, adhering to institutional policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and reporting timelines.
• Attend and contribute to academic and administrative meetings, planning sessions, and training workshops.
• Serve on institutional and school-level committees as reasonably required by the management team.
• Perform all administrative functions relating to the academic and quality management of the module and broader programme, as delegated by the line manager.

Skills and competencies

• Strong organizational, time management, and coordination skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Knowledge and skills in the relevant field, learning and teaching, research, community engagement and academic leadership.
• Willingness to expand knowledge in various fields of law and to teach in more than one field of the law.
• Willingness to work after hours.
• Ability to cope with change
• Willingness to work across different modes of teaching and learning.

Qualifications and experience

• A South African LLM (Law) degree in the relevant field (or a closely related field) and enrolment in an LLD or PhD programme (completed doctorate preferred)

Posted on 21 Oct 12:21, Closing date 28 Oct