Lecturer - Education

 

Recruiter:

Recruitment Insured (PTY) Ltd

Job Ref:

MCVS211

Date posted:

Monday, March 15, 2021

Location:

sandton, Gauteng, South Africa

Salary:

A market related salary is offered based on skills and experience


SUMMARY:
A leading tertiary institution is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join their team as an Education Lecturer.

POSITION INFO:

Duties & Responsibilities

Teaching on full time programmes and associated teaching and scholarly activities; teaching and learning (T&L) resource to the campus and subject matter expert (SME) to institute; Championing a programme on which they teach and integrated support for students.

 

LECTURING

  • Lecture on programmes across various modes of delivery where relevant.
  • Lecture preparation, delivery and all related teaching and assessment activities.
  • Marking of assessments and feedback to students in subjects lectured.
  • Development of ICE activities, manuals, exam scripts and marking memos where required.
  • May be required to internally moderate assessments scripts that fall within the respective subject fields, where necessary across sites of delivery.
  • Development of academic material and assessments on programmes within the School by acting as developer, module leader, moderator or head of programme for the Central Academic Team (CAT).

 

LECTURER DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT

  • Support function to T&L on campus and to the institution.
  • Work with Independent Contractors on their programme/s to build campus knowledge of industry trends and graduate placement.
  • Conducting peer reviews in programme of speciality.
  • Brand resource SME to the institution on modules and programme of expertise.
  • Support the adoption of teaching and learning strategies and approaches.
  • Assisting in any required research related to T&L.
  • Involvement in lecturer orientation / briefing / forum.
  • Involvement in student orientation  and Programme Info day.
  • Act as a panel member in the selection and recruitment process of Independent Contractors.
  • Mentoring of new lecturers.

 

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT

  • Championing/leading and managing academic development and support for a specific programme and its students.
  • Track individual student academic performance across the programme.
  • Track student enrolment and success rates and work with The Teaching & Learning Specialist to put the necessary interventions in place to reduce drop out rates and increase success and completion rates.
  • Assist where required with the experential learning of students in their programme.
  • Conduct student support interventions where required.
  • Appropriate academic administration as required (related to student development and support).

 

Desired Experience & Qualification

Bachelors Degree PLUS Postgraduate Diploma/ Bachelors Honours Degree in Education (PGCE or B.Ed). Masters and Doctorate Degrees may be needed for certain vacancies.Higher postgraduate qualification (MEd; MA; Mphil; PhD) preferable. Relevant professional membership if applicable (e.g. SAICA, Law Society, SACE etc.)

Minimum of 5 years Teaching and Learning experience (preferably in teaching environment) 

 

Competencies Required:

  • Superior communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills                                                  
  • Demonstrated ability to manage work and self proactively                                                                       
  • Able to demonstrate a proven track record of effective teaching in subject area based on a reflective practice                                                                                                                             
  • Able to demonstrate the ability to manage relationships with managers and staff effectively in terms of motivation, quality and performance                                                                                                   
  • Passion for Customer Service                                                                                                                             
  • Experience in the use of technology to enhance learning is an added advantage  
 
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, if you have not received a response within 5 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

 



 

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