LECTURER - COMMERCE/RESEARCH

The IIE Tertiary; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 380,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

EE preference for SA candidates

Job summary

The IIE Tertiary invites applications for a lecturing position in Commerce-related modules. You will teach allocated modules, prepare assessments, track student progress and support at-risk students in collaboration with the Central Academic Team.

Responsibilities include updating the LMS, developing teaching materials, analyzing results, and contributing to research targets while supporting the Programme Coordinator and attending academic meetings across faculties.

Qualifications

• PhD in Commerce or related field (NQF 10) is required.
• 3–5 years of lecturing or formal tutoring experience.
• 1–3 years of industry-specific experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and engage students according to module pacers.
• Update the Learning Management System and provide feedback to students.
• Develop assessments in collaboration with the Central Academic Team.
• Track and analyse academic results to identify at-risk modules.
• Attend academic meetings across faculties and support part-time lecturers.
• Reflect on and analyse student module results to improve outcomes.
• Develop teaching-learning materials aligned with module-specific outcomes.

Skills

Lecturing

Student support

Assessment development

Digital platforms

Time management

Education

PhD in Commerce or related field (NQF 10)

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Office suite

Job description

Job Purpose

To teach/lecture allocated modules, engage and prepare students for assessments by tracking module pacers, identifying and supporting at‑risk students, managing general student administrative support, and developing assessments in collaboration with the Central Academic Team. Assist the Programme Coordinator in tracking and analysing academic results to evaluate module performance and 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 liaison with the Information Centre.
• Update the 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 and assessment submission, escalating as necessary.
• Attend and participate in academic meetings across all faculties.
• Support part‑time lecturers with faculty requirements.
• Reflect on, review, and analyse student module results.
• Offer academic support to the Programme Coordinator with results analysis and tracking of own modules to assess performance and identify at‑risk modules.
• Develop and design teaching‑learning materials in support of module‑specific outcomes.
• Assist with student registration and orientation as required.
• Research: Conduct scholarly disciplinary‑based or SOTL research and deliver set research outputs according to the institution’s research targets, contributing to the Brand’s teaching‑learning practice.
• Academic Professional Development: Complete a set number of professional development interventions per academic cycle to improve teaching‑learning practice and personal professional status.

Minimum requirements

• PhD in Commerce or related field (NQF Level 10)
• 3 to 5 years of lecturing or formal tutoring experience
• 1 to 3 years of industry‑specific experience in area of specialisation, advantageous

Key competencies

• Knowledge of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Knowledge of teaching and learning theory and interventions.
• Ability to provide student support services.
• Ability to work with and learn about digitalised academic platforms.
• Ability to adapt to a frequently changing environment and evolving situations.
• Adherence to rules and compliance with work regulations.
• Deadline orientation and ability to work well under pressure.
• Effective time‑management skills.

Salary

Market related.

We are an equal opportunities employer; however, preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.