Faculty Language Co-ordinator: Faculty of Business - Cape Town, South Africa - Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

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Faculty- Business and Management Sciences- Department- Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Business and Management Sciences- Campus/ Location- District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)- Job Type- Contract- Occupational Function- Academic- Number of Positions- 1- Annual Salary Package (incl.

Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)- To be confirmed- Advert Closing Date- 23/2/2024- Job Purpose- The Faculty of Business & Management Sciences seeks to appoint a Faculty Language Coordinator for a period of three (3) years on a portfolio basis in which the incumbent will retain 50% of their current academic workload and take additional responsibilities for the Faculty Language coordinator role.

The purpose of this role is to facilitate, manage and ensure the implementation of the institutional Language Policy in the faculty as well as to promote multilingualism in the faculty to advance academic success in teaching, learning and assessment.
The incumbent will be required to initiate, coordinate and execute appropriate language development interventions and strategies in the faculty.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
A relevant Doctoral degree
Experience in management and administration in the faculty
A proven track record of assistance in language interventions in tertiary level programmes
Proficiency in English and at least one other regional language.

Please note:
In exceptional circumstances, applicants with a Master's degree meeting the other minimum requirements other than a Doctoral degree will be considered under the following conditions:

Registration for a relevant Doctoral degree and have made significant progress (i.e. in the final write up stage and/or have submitted their final draft) towards the completion of the qualification.

Preference will be given to applicants with a relevant Doctoral degree.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Management and coordination of the work of language staff within the faculty
Coordinate/chair the faculty language committee
Represent the faculty at all related institutional committees (i.e. Senate Language Committee, etc.)
Liaison with all the language lecturers in the faculty about needs and support
Planning, implementation and collaboration of language development strategies and interventions for the faculty
Develop teaching materials in coordination with other lecturers to support language development interventions in the faculty
Develop elearning language resources and strategies for language support and general teaching of languages
Implement and coordinate language development programmes for students
Plan interventions for students who need support
Implement and coordinate language development initiatives for staff
Undertake postgraduate supervision and implementation language support for postgraduate students in languages
Write proposals for the funding of language development projects
Promote and support multilingualism in the faculty
Manage the language budget for the faculty

Competencies

Demonstration of knowledge of all relevant aspects of language and language teaching
Sound language and communication teaching
Strong facilitation, coaching and mentoring
Leadership, management and coordination skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Strong research skills
Excellent administrative skills
Effective report, policy and proposal writing skills
Demonstrate ability to work in a team
Computer literate (MS Office Suite)
General Administration
Teaching/professional knowledge and skills
Demonstrable ability to work in a team
Ability to work independent with mínimal
Ability to work under pressure
General Information
Closing Date: 23 February 2024

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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.