Lecturer - Construction and Engeneering

ADvTECH; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in South Africa is seeking a qualified lecturer to teach various modules and support students by preparing them for assessments. The ideal candidate should have a 3-year diploma in architectural drafting with relevant lecturing experience and a strong understanding of the South African higher education framework. Responsibilities include managing academic resources, monitoring student engagement, and contributing to academic professional development.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of lecturing experience.
• 1 to 3 years of industry-specific experience in the area of specialization.

Responsibilities

• Teach and lecture allocated modules.
• Engage and prepare students for assessments.
• Monitor student engagement and academic performance.
• Assist with student registration and orientation.

Skills

Knowledge of South African higher education systems

Student support services

Time management

Adaptability

Digital learning platforms

Education

3 Year diploma in architectural drafting NQF Level 6

3 Year diploma in a related field to the third year level NQF Level 6

Job description

Job Purpose

To teach/lecture allocated modules. 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 liaising 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.
• Support Part‑time Lecturers with faculty requirements.
• Reflect on, review, and analyse student module result.
• Offer academic support to the Programme Coordinator with results analysis and tracking of own modules to assess performance of modules and to identify at risk modules.
• Develop and design Teaching‑Learning materials in support of module‑specific outcomes.
• Assist with student registration and orientation as required.
• Assist with student registration and orientation as required.
• Research: Conduct scholarly disciplinary based or SOTL Research and deliver set research outputs according to institution / Brand’s research targets and contribute to the Brand’s Teaching‑Learning practice; or
• 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

• 3 Year diploma in architectural drafting NQF Level 6
• 3 Year diploma with a similarly related field to the third year level NQF Level 6
• 1 to 3 years of industry‑specific experience in area of specialisation.
• A minimum of 3 years lecturing 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 digitalized 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

Classes are scheduled between 08h00am until 17h00pm, Monday to Friday.

Equal Opportunity

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