Lecturer - Logistics and Supply Chain

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in South Africa is looking for a passionate lecturer for Logistics and Supply Chain modules. The candidate must have an Honours degree and 2 to 3 years of lecturing experience. Responsibilities include delivering lectures, managing resources, and supporting student engagement. Candidates need to be adaptable and possess time management skills. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 08h00 to 17h00. Preference will be given to South African candidates.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach Logistics and Supply Chain modules.
• 2 to 3 years lecturing or formal tutoring experience is required.
• 1 to 3 years of industry-specific experience in specialisation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and engage students based on module requirements.
• Manage academic resources and liaise with the Information Centre.
• Update Learning Management System with student feedback.
• Assist Programme Coordinator in tracking academic results.
• Conduct disciplinary based research to contribute to teaching practice.

Skills

Knowledge of South African higher education systems

Ability to provide student support services

Time management

Ability to cope with a changing environment

Education

Honours in Logistics or Supply Chain (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 1909, Rosebank College has grown to a student population of more than 30,000 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 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.
• 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:

• Honours in Logistics or supply chain (NQF Level 8) Ability to teach Logistics and Supply Chain modules.

• 2 to 3 years Lecturing or Formal Tutoring

• 1 to 3 years of industry-specific experience in area of specialisation will be advantageous

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 Opportunities:

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