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Vibrant, multicultural and dynamic, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) shares the pace and energy of cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the city whose name it carries. Proudly South African, the university is alive down to its African roots, and well-prepared for its role in actualising the potential that … read morehigher education holds for the continent's development. UJ has transformed into a diverse, inclusive, transformational and collegial institution, with a student population of over 50 000, of which more than 3000 are international students from 80 countries. This makes UJ one of the largest contact universities in South Africa (SA) from the 26 public universities that make up the higher education system. The phenomenal success story of the University is one that has surprised critics and won over sceptics. Since its establishment in 2005, and under the bold and visionary leadership of its first Vice Chancellor and Principal, Professor Ihron Rensburg, the University has had a remarkable journey with major accomplishments in transformation, equity, access, and Pan African and global excellence. The vision of the UJ is to be "an international University of choice, anchored in Africa, dynamically shaping the future". The mission can be described as follows: "inspiring its community to transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collaborative pursuit of knowledge". These are underpinned by four values, namely: imagination, conversation, regeneration and ethical foundation. The six strategic objectives provide a focused means for realising the Vision, Mission and Values of the University as set out above. They further represent a re-working of the original UJ Strategic Thrusts 2020 in the context of a wider positioning of the University as "The Pan-African" Centre for Critical Intellectual Inquiry, with the primary goal of achieving global excellence and stature. The six strategic objectives are: Excellence in Research and Innovation. Excellence in Teaching and Learning. An International Profile for Global Excellence and Stature. Enriching Student-Friendly Learning and Living Experience. Active National and Global Reputation Management, and Fitness for Global Excellence and Stature (GES). Johannesburg, Gauteng
Job Purpose:
The position provides support for Teaching and Learning Programmes in the Library.
Responsibilities:
Support the provision of leadership in teaching and learning
Support collaboration with librarians and participate in the ongoing evaluation of the library’s teaching and learning activities.
Support undertakings in best practices in information literacy.
Remain current on trends in teaching and learning, emerging resources and pedagogy in support of critical evaluation, experimentation, adoption and improvement of information literacy.
Support objectives for teaching and learning
Support librarians in developing user-centered interactive tutorials, course materials and other learning objectives.
Maintain awareness of trends and best practices in teaching and learning and stays current on initiatives taking place of peer institutions.
Demonstrate an interest and capacity in the use of educational technologies and digital media tools, such as learning management systems, cloud-based productivity tools and video production.
Demonstrate an interest and capacity in the use of Generative AI technologies as learning management systems.
Coordinate information Literacy sessions
Coordinate Information literacy training schedules, including digital literacy and Generative AI literacy schedules.
Engage with relevant stakeholders
Support partnerships with other University stakeholders, library and faculty to integrate library learning objectives into the university’s learning management systems.
Engage in professional and academic development
Participate in activities to maintain or enhance current professional knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to teaching and learning.
Minimum requirements
Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Library and Information Science (LIS) or equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in information service provision in a higher education institute library or in a special/research library.
Thorough knowledge of teaching, learning, and e-learning.
Thorough knowledge of learning outcomes, assessment processes and the ability to design instruments and analyse results.
Excellent technical background with experience in developing online learning objects such as library tutorials and videos.
Collaborative team player that takes accountability and strives for excellence.
Strong knowledge of information management in the contemporary context in order to integrate these into the curriculum for face-to-face, online, and blended learning environments.
Knowledge of current trends in teaching and learning in higher education.
Knowledge of educational technologies and digital media tools, such as management systems, cloud-based productivity tools and video production.
Some knowledge of the principles of the 4″ Industrial Revolution and its relevance to education.
Some knowledge of Generative AI Literacy and tools.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
Meticulously organised and must pay attention to detail.
A people person who is great with clients and team members.
Ability to perform well under pressure.
Good time management and co-ordinating abilities.
Problem-solving capacity.
Apply by: 12 September 2025
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