Red & Yellow Creative School of Business is South Africa's leading authority in marketing, communication and design education. We have the mission to unlock creative thinking, to build brilliant careers and organizations using Commercial Logic and Creative Magic. Our mandate, as educators, is to prepare students for career success in the future, not the past. This single-minded purpose is why we exist, and what continues to drive and inspire us 30+ years later.
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced, passionate Accounting, Statistics & Financial Management lecturer who has relevant industry knowledge, to join our academic team to teach and mentor the next generation of Red & Yellow game changers. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a vibrant Academic team – alongside our marketers, learning designers and programme managers. This role will provide you an excellent opportunity to support and enhance the learning journeys of talented Red & Yellow students.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
This position will require, but is not limited, to the following activities:
- Develop, review and deliver curriculum content, lectures, workshops and tutorials in alignment with Red & Yellow's teaching philosophy, accredited programme outcomes and industry standards.
- Design, administer, mark and moderate assessments, tests and examinations, providing timely and constructive feedback to students.
- Monitor student attendance, academic performance and progress, maintaining accurate records and implementing appropriate interventions for at-risk students.
- Contribute to curriculum reviews, programme evaluations and benchmarking activities to ensure ongoing academic quality, relevance and alignment with digital marketing industry developments.
- Participate in academic governance, quality assurance, internal and external moderation, examination, certification and student progression processes.
- Provide academic guidance and support to students on module content, assessments and programme-related queries.
- Maintain accurate academic records and documentation, ensuring all administrative responsibilities, reporting requirements and deadlines are met.
- Collaborate with academic colleagues, industry professionals and relevant stakeholders to enhance programme content and facilitate industry engagement opportunities, including guest lectures and masterclasses.
- Support student recruitment and programme promotion in collaboration with the Marketing and Student Advisor teams.
- Participate in student application and registration processes, student grievance and disciplinary proceedings, faculty meetings, open days, graduations and other relevant institutional activities.
- Uphold Red & Yellow's academic standards, institutional policies, procedures and values, while maintaining current knowledge of digital marketing practices and effective teaching methodologies.
Qualifications and Experience:
- NQF 8 (Honours or PG Dip) qualification in an Accounting, Statistics & Financial Management related fields
- Minimum 2 years of rigorous and demonstrable experience in accounting, financial management or statistic
- Minimum 3 years teaching, course development and academic management experience in higher education
- Minimum 5 years of industry experience in the subject area is advantageous
- Tech Savvy - Google Workspace (Gmail, GDrive, GSheets, etc.), Zoom and/or Microsoft 360 package
- Demonstrated ability to design, develop and deliver an engaging high-quality lecturing and supporting learning activities
Behavioural Competencies:
- Strong communication skills and the ability to lead, command, inspire and contribute to Red & Yellow's vision
- Self-driven and motivated with excellent administrative and time management skills (deadline driven)
- Proven competency in driving collaborative academic-industry initiatives
- Ability to work as part of a team in a dynamic environment
- A positive problem-solver
We seek to employ creative people who:
- embody a growth mindset
- are passionate about learning
- are adaptable and resilient
- are Respectful, Curious and Accountable