Programme Coordinator - Doctoral Programmes in Education
Lusaka, Zambia
Job Description
Unicaf University is an independent, accredited university, offering high-quality internationally recognized qualifications, combining the best elements of online education.
Unicaf University in Zambia is growing and looking for applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Programme Coordinator – Doctoral Programmes in Education.
Responsibilities
Academic Quality and Programme Development
• Support the quality enhancement of doctoral module content across Education programmes.
• Ensure that programme learning materials are regularly updated.
• Ensure Quality Assurance standards are maintained within the Department.
• Contribute to programme accreditation and re-accreditation processes.
• Continuously monitor tutors’ performance and oversee their evaluation.
Student Progression and Supervision
• Supervise doctoral students and act as Internal Examiner within your area of expertise.
• Participate in and/or chair progression boards and doctoral student evaluations.
Reporting and Institutional Responsibilities
• Report to the Dean of the School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences (UUZ) and/or the Dean of Doctoral Studies (UU Federal).
Requirements
• A doctoral degree in a relevant field is mandatory
• Proficient knowledge of English
• Knowledge of research methods and research ethics
• Prior teaching and doctoral supervising experience in higher education.
• Administrative experience within an educational institution. Experience within higher education will be considered an advantage
• Target oriented with good time-management skills and attention to detail
• Confident, team-worker
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, including the ability to manage a range of tasks with conflicting priorities