Lecturer Mechanical

SUMMARY:
Lecturer Mechanical

POSITION INFO:
Qualification

• Matric / Senior Certificate
• Honours / Masters Diploma in the relevant field, and work experience

• Valid drivers license
• Computer literate
• Previous experience
• To undertake special projects which will benefit the academic work of company as directed by the Course Coordinator, Head of School 
• Ensure awareness of and compliance with legislation and company policies relevant to the duties undertaken, including but not exclusive to:
• Company's policies and procedures
• Requirements of the South African (OH&S) legislation and related OH&S
• Responsibilities and procedures developed by company
• The adoption of sustainable practices in all work activities and compliance with associated legislation and related company sustainability responsibilities and procedures

• To teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate classes on-campus meeting high-quality standards, as allocated by the supervisor and/or Course Coordinator in accordance with the organisational unit’s priorities;
• Fulfil the teaching requirements of the course to the highest standard possible and in accordance with the academic duties defined in this position description.
• To contribute to course and/or unit development and/or review;
• Assist in the development of course material
• Assist in the development and delivery of practical hands-on laboratory and workshop sessions on campus
• Review and edit course teaching materials and liaise with other teaching staff on the effective use of these materials and activities.
• Where the On-Campus Lecturer is appointed as a Unit Coordinator they are to fulfill all aspects of that role
• to consult with and support on-campus students for the unit/s being taught;
• Participate in Course Advisory Committees, Board of Studies and other faculty meetings as applicable;
• Participate in personal development activities in teaching and learning;
• Participate and assist with accreditation and audit related matters;
• Point of contact for prospective students, current students, course advisors, lecturers and supervisors (for Bachelor and Master courses) and following up on matters of concern;
• Support and supervise on-campus and online courses;
• Provide support for other positions during absences.
• COURSE DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN
• Quality enhancement of unit/s and/or course through responding to formal and informal student feedback and self-reflection, regularly liaising with other teaching staff and liaising with curriculum design staff.
• Enhancements to teaching materials, activities and assessments are undertaken in response to student feedback, and in consultation with all unit teaching staff and the Head of School
• ASSESSMENT, GRADING & MODERATION
• Moderate teaching approaches and student assessments
• Conduct RPL assessments as required
• Ensure the timely return of marked student assignments.
• Ensure the timely entry of all assessment marks/grades into the Learning Management System (Moodle).
• RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP
• To initiate and execute research projects which lead to publication in leading, international academic journals;
• To assist with applications for nationally competitive research grants and industry research funding;
• To participate in conferences, webinars, technical presentations as applicable
• Continually develop and enhance personal scholarly standing
• ANNUAL REVIEW AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
• Participate in annual course review and improvement, according to the requirements of company's review timelines for these processes as described in company's Course Review and Quality Assurance Policy and Procedure.
• Review and evaluate units and/or courses in relation to the Course and Unit Learning
• Outcomes and to provide written and/or verbal inputs to the relevant oversight committee(s).
• Respond to formal and informal student feedback and self-reflection, regularly liaising with teaching staff, and liaising with curriculum design staff.
• ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
• Liaise with on-campus students and the Engineering and College communities as appropriate.
• Ensure all course-related administrative requirements are met including the timely submission of unit outlines, textbook requirements, development and operation of the
• course page within the learning management system (Moodle), and the submission of final grades.
• Fulfil the obligations of the position in respect to organisation-wide responsibilities including copyright, workplace bullying and harassment, codes of conduct, workplace health and safety, multi-skilling and record management and compliance with all company policies and external accreditation and/or professional body requirements.
• Arrange face to face or online teaching team planning / briefing / debriefing meetings to provide information and materials required for the unit and to discuss assessment
• requirements / moderation (prior to and during the teaching period)
• Mentor, coach and assist academic staff, as needed
• Monitor academic staff performance, as needed
• Collaborate with administrative staff to monitor timetabling, class registration and all other administrative requirements for students and/or teaching staff have been completed.
• Liaise with technical / support staff to ensure appropriate resources are available for all classes for students and teaching staff.
• To serve on administrative committees, as applicable
• To represent company and the Engineering discipline to the wider community by fostering, promoting and developing links with industry, government, academic and professional bodies
• To contribute as a team-player to the activities of company's academic team
• To participate in planning activities;
• To participate in marketing company's courses where appropriate
• Perform a range of administrative functions and any other duties as reasonably directed by your supervisor