Full Time Lecturer - Social Sciences

Rosebankcollege; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Mpumalanga is seeking a qualified lecturer to deliver engaging modules in Social Science. The role requires a Bachelor's and Honours degree, along with lecturing and industry experience. Responsibilities include managing student progress and academic resources while participating in professional development. Join us in shaping futures and enhancing student learning at a dynamic institution that values academic excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures based on module-specific requirements.
• Engage students and track their progress.
• Manage academic resources and materials.
• Monitor student engagement and assessments.
• Participate in academic meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of South African higher education systems

Understanding of Teaching and Learning theory

Student support services ability

Ability to work with digital academic platforms

Adaptability to changing environments

Time management skills

Education

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

Honours qualification in Social Science (NQF Level 8)

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 ****, Rosebank College has grown to a student population of more than 28, 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 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 results.
• 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

• 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.