FULL-TIME LECTURER - SOCIAL SCIENCES

ADvTECH; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private education provider in South Africa is seeking passionate professionals for a lecturing role at IIE Rosebank College. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's and Honours degree in Social Science along with lecturing experience. Responsibilities include delivering lectures, preparing students for assessments, and monitoring student engagement. This role is critical in promoting academic excellence and supporting student success in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of lecturing experience required.
• 2-3 years industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures based on module-specific requirements.
• Engage and prepare students for assessments.
• Monitor student engagement and assessment submissions.

Skills

Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems

Knowledge of Teaching and Learning theory and interventions

Ability to provide student support services

Ability to work with digitalised academic platforms

Adaptability to changing environments

Time management skills

Education

Bachelors Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Science

Honours qualification (NQF Level 8) in Social Science

Job description

Join Our Team at IIE Rosebank College

The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank College, is part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa's leading private education provider. From our humble beginning in 1909, Rosebank College has grown to a student population of more than 28,000 students nationwide.

As we continue to expand and innovate, we invite passionate professionals to become part of our dynamic team. If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in students' lives and wish to contribute to an institution that values academic excellence, connection, and student success, we would love to hear from you.

Join us on our journey of shaping futures!

Job Purpose

• To teach / lecture an agreed number of hours based on module specialisation requirements.
• To engage and prepare students for assessments by tracking module pacers, identifying and supporting at risk students, managing general student administrative support, and developing assessments by engaging with the Central Academic Team.
• Assisting the Programme Coordinator in tracking and analysing of academic results to evaluate the performance of the module and to identify “at risk modules.”

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and engage students based on module-specific requirements in line with module pacers.
• Manage resources including academic materials and consulting with the Information Centre
• Update learning management system and provide feedback to students.
• Engage and prepare students for assessments, identify at risk students, and develop assessments in accordance with Central Academic Team briefings.
• Monitor student engagement as well as assessment submission with relevant escalation.
• Attend and participate in academic meetings across all faculties.
• Reflect on, review, and analyse student module result.
• Support the monitoring of at-risk student in modules assigned to lecture.

Academic Professional Development

Complete a set number of academic professional development interventions per academic cycle (one year) that contribute to the improvement of the Brand’s Teaching-Learning practice and personal professional academic status.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Science
• Honours qualification (NQF Level 8) in Social Science.
• 1-2 Years of lecturing experience
• 2-3 years industry experience

Key Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Teaching and Learning theory and interventions.
• The ability to provide student support services.
• The ability to work with and learn more about digitalised academic platforms.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Deadline-orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Working Hours

Working hours depend on the modules assigned to you according to the timetable.

Rosebank College is an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.