Full-Time Lecturer - Social Sciences

Iie Rosebank College; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Johannesburg seeks a Full-Time Lecturer in Social Sciences. The position involves delivering lectures, managing resources, and engaging with students for assessments. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's and Honours degree in Social Science, along with relevant lecturing and industry experience. This role is pivotal in supporting student success and improving academic practices at the institution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Science (NQF Level 7) required.
• Honours qualification in Social Science (NQF Level 8) required.
• 1-2 years lecturing experience preferred.
• 2-3 years industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures based on module requirements.
• Manage academic resources and consultations.
• Update learning management system and provide student feedback.
• Engage students for assessments and monitor engagement.

Skills

Knowledge of South African higher education systems

Teaching and Learning theory

Student support services

Digitalised academic platforms

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Science

Honours qualification (NQF Level 8) in Social Science

Job description

Job title : Full-Time Lecturer - Social Sciences

Job Location

Gauteng, Johannesburg

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 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 students 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

• Bachelor's 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.

Closing Date 31 December