Subject Head- Information Technology

Subject Head- Information Technology

Subject Head- Information Technology

The Job:  The incumbent is responsible for the provision of professional leadership to ensure high quality teaching and learning, effective use of resources, improving standards of achievement for all students and the evaluation of the effectiveness of teaching and learning, the subject curriculum and progress towards targets for students and faculty in order to inform future priorities for the subject area.   

The primary responsibilities would include:

• Review and approve all course outlines and teaching materials in collaboration with the Director-Academic Services to ensure consistency with approved syllabi.

• Collaborate with UWI-ROYTEC in the recruitment and selection of faculty in the subject area.

• Review and submit a written report on the quality of teaching by each lecturer during the term. This includes a review of the Mid-term Evaluation of Teaching and Learning and making appropriate interventions in the pedagogical and didactic approaches to be used by lecturers so that students receive a high standard of learning from the course/s as identified.

• Review the End of Term Evaluation of Teaching of the Lecturers in the relevant subject area and provide feedback to the Board of Examiners on the performance of each lecturer.

• Review and approve all examinations, coursework assignments and projects prescribed by lecturers to ensure the relevance to learning objectives and consistency across the board. 

• Advise the Director- Academic Services of any perceived problems within the subject area that might affect the quality of the teaching and learning processes and successful delivery of the course.

• Report to UWI-ROYTEC on any issue which may compromise the integrity of the Institution, including breach of regulations and conflict of interests on the part of lecturers and students.

• Participate in training and development workshops recommended/offered by UWI-ROYTEC.

• Act as a reviewer, advising in this capacity, on curricula matters in the area of study to which he/she is appointed.

• Review and approve all rubrics/suggested solutions and marking guides prepared by assigned lecturers before they are submitted to the Examinations Officer

• Ensure that specimen/s of the final question paper(s) is/are checked prior to the examination by the First Examiner (Primary/Instructor).

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in the subject area.
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience in the subject area.
• Knowledge of the tertiary educational environment.
• Industry experience would be an asset.
• Good report writing and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Applications. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A team player.

Interested persons can submit their application to the email address indicated below on or before January 2^nd 2015: