Economics 1A Lecturer (Part-Time)

ADvTECH; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in KwaZulu-Natal seeks a part-time lecturer for the School of Management specializing in Economics 1A. Responsibilities include lecturing, marking assessments, and providing academic support to enhance student success. Candidates should have an Honours in Economics or relevant postgraduate qualifications, along with lecturing experience in Economics. This role requires direct interaction with students, contributing to their academic development and fostering a culture of scholarship on campus.

Qualifications

• Ideal: Honours in Economics.
• Alternative: Honours degree in a business-related field with Economics to third-year level.
• Bachelor’s degree with Economics or similar related field complemented by further studies.

Responsibilities

• Lecture on Economics 1A and mark assessments.
• Internally moderate assessment scripts.
• Champion academic development for the programme and its students.

Skills

Lecturing experience in Economics

Experience in academic development

Ability to provide student support

Education

Honours in Economics

MBA or postgraduate diploma in business or education

Job description

Direct Reporting Line

Head of Faculty: School of Management

Emeris consolidates resources and expertise from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management, with a unified approach ensuring a consistent standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support.

Emeris Durban North Vacancy

Part‑time lecturer for the School of Management, in the following module:

• Economics 1A

Key Performance Areas

Lecturing

• Lecture on programmes (preferably lecturing in the IIE qualification) across various modes of delivery where relevant.
• Mark assessments and give students timely feedback.
• Internally moderate assessment scripts that fall within your subject fields across the IIE sites of delivery.
• Provide lecturer development and support according to processes and procedures, which may include conducting peer reviews, facilitating workshops, and providing one‑to‑one consultations.

Student Development & Support

• Champion/lead and manage the academic development and support for a specific programme and its students.
• Track student success and implement support interventions where required.
• Promote a culture of scholarship within your practice and discipline team, and contribute towards the campus (Emeris Durban North) in achieving its annual research output targets.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Ideal: Honours in Economics.
• Alternative: Honours degree in one of the business‑related fields with Economics to the third‑year level.
• Bachelor’s degree with Economics or a similar related field to the third‑year level, PLUS either an MBA or a postgraduate diploma in business or education.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements

• Lecturing experience in Economics, critical due to the nature and complexity of this module.
• Work or lecturing experience as an econometrician or consultant in this field.
• Work experience as an economist.

Working Conditions

• This is a part‑time position.
• Lectures take place between 08:00 and 17:00 on weekdays.
• Classes are conducted face‑to‑face on campus.

Application Response

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

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Emeris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.