Education Consultant (Faculty of Veterinary Science), Department for Education Innovation

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION INNOVATION

POST TITLE: EDUCATION CONSULTANT (FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE)

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 06

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Education Consultant will be required to work on and contribute to Education Innovation and academic development initiatives, as well as in the designated Faculty with regard to:

• providing strategic leadership and change management for curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment to advance teaching and learning in the faculty;
• collaborating with staff in Education Innovation and the designated Faculty to create, implement, monitor, and evaluate curriculum, teaching, assessment, and learning platforms, systems, and policies for the University as they affect hybrid teaching and learning, particularly in contact environments;
• engaging directly and building relationships with Faculties, Departments, Teaching and Learning Committees, and individual academics;
• providing initial and continuing professional development for curriculum development, teaching, and assessment, as well as tutoring;
• conducting research as an individual, in a community of practice, or in collaboration with academics to stay abreast of trends in all aspects of academic development, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in these fields through the scholarship of teaching and learning; and
• Providing support to the Faculty of Veterinary Science by promoting a culture of continuous change, improvement, and innovation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications:

• Relevant Master's degree;
• Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with a Postgraduate Diploma or an equivalent in Higher Education Studies or Academic Development.

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in higher education, including teaching and/or academic development roles, with demonstrated impact on curriculum or teaching practices
• Expertise in blended and online learning and experience in working with a Learning Management System
• Experience in using the affordances of technology to promote teaching and learning
• Proven experience in the development and application of innovative teaching and learning strategies
• Experience in Institutional initiatives for the academic development of students and lecturers.
• Knowledge of the higher education policy framework related to teaching, learning and student success.
• Experience of working with teaching, learning, or student success projects at a university level.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Leading change and general project management capabilities;
• Experience in education practice and education technology;
• Insight into the functioning and structures of a faculty;
• Experience in education consultancy in higher education and project management;
• Language proficiency, relationship building, and negotiation skills;
• Experience in coordinating and facilitating training opportunities and rendering support to academic staff;
• Expertise in identifying, analysing, planning, and supporting lecturers with regard to possibilities of flexible learning environments;
• Up-to-date knowledge of current trends and future scenarios for higher education with consideration given to important innovations, including the potential of technology changes for teaching, learning, and assessment; curriculum transformation and renewal;
• Knowledge of relevant higher education policy framework as it relates to teaching, learning, assessment, and student success.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Doctoral degree in the relevant areas;
• Project Management skills, qualifications, or experience;
• Experience of working in academic staff development capacity or experience in Veterinary Sciences education or any related discipline.
• Expertise in providing support to academics with regard to curriculum design and development, and/or teaching excellence and student success
• Participation in professional bodies, conferences, or national forums that promote academic development or improvements in the quality of teaching and learning
• Experience or evidence of contributing to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) through individual or collaborative research that informs teaching practices and supports evidence-based innovation.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 21 August 2025

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Fikile Mabaso, fikile.mabaso@up.ac.za, for application-related enquiries, and Dr Heather Goode, Email: Heather.Goode@up.ac.za, for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information, including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, and current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions.