Lecturer: Humanities and Social Sciences (Communications/English)

Vega School; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a passionate Lecturer for the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. In this role, you will deliver engaging lectures, support student development, and contribute to academic research. Join a forward-thinking team that values continuous learning and offers generous benefits, including performance-based incentives and lifelong learning subscriptions. This position is ideal for those with a strong teaching background and a commitment to fostering student success in a dynamic educational environment.

Benefits

LinkedIn Learning subscriptions

Staff and family discounts

Performance-based incentive bonuses

Provident fund contributions

Birthday vouchers

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communications or English required.
• 5+ years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures on IIE qualifications across various modes.
• Mark assessments and provide feedback to students.
• Lead and manage academic support for students.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Organizational skills

Proactive work abilities

Effective teaching record

Customer service passion

Technology-enhanced learning

Education

Master’s Degree in Communications

Master’s Degree in English

Job description

Direct Reporting Line

Head: Humanities

About Varsity College

Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE is recognized as a leader in private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

Vacancy: Lecturer, School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Duties And Responsibilities

Lecturing

• Deliver lectures on programmes (must include IIE qualifications) across various modes of delivery as applicable.
• Mark assessments and provide feedback to students. May also moderate assessment scripts within their subject areas across IIE sites where necessary.

Lecturer Development and Support

• Contribute to lecturer development through peer reviews, workshops, and consultations.

Student Development & Support

• Lead and manage academic support for a specific programme and its students.
• Monitor student success and implement support strategies when needed.

Research & Scholarship

• Foster a culture of scholarship within their discipline and contribute to the college’s research output targets.

Competencies Required

• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Proactive work and self-management abilities.
• Proven effective teaching record based on reflective practice.
• Ability to manage relationships with staff and managers effectively.
• Passion for customer service.
• Experience with technology-enhanced learning is advantageous.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Communications or English.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements

• At least 5 years of teaching and learning experience, preferably in an educational environment.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 17:00

Salary

Competitive, based on experience.

Benefits

• LinkedIn Learning subscriptions for lifelong learning.
• Staff and family discounts on educational programs.
• Performance-based incentive bonuses.
• Provident fund contributions, including death and funeral cover.
• Birthday vouchers.
• Generous annual leave allowance.

Application Process

• Only candidates whose qualifications and skills match closely will be contacted due to high application volume.

Technical Support

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Varsity College, IIE Vega, and IIE MSA are equal opportunity employers. Preference may be given to underrepresented groups in line with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company may close or suspend the vacancy at any time without notice.