LECTURER - MATHEMATICS

Rosebank International; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosebank College, part of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), invites applications for lecturers in Mathematics/Statistics/Data Science. You will deliver lectures, track progress, and support students throughout assessments.

The role requires at least a BSc(Hons)/MSc and 2+ years of lecturing with analytics components; experience as a data analyst is valued. Classes run 08h00–17h00, Monday to Friday in Cape Town. Rosebank College is an EE-friendly employer.

Qualifications

• Must hold BSc(Hons)/MSc in Math, Stats or Data Science.
• Lecturing experience with analytics components preferred.
• Transcript copy required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and engage students per module pacers.
• Manage resources and consult with the Information Centre.
• Update LMS and provide student feedback.
• Prepare students for assessments and develop assessments.
• Monitor engagement and assessment submissions with escalation.
• Attend academic meetings across faculties.
• Review and analyse student module results.
• Support at-risk students in assigned modules.
• Complete academic professional development interventions yearly.

Skills

Lecturing

Student support

Time management

Deadline oriented

Adaptability

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science Honours/Masters in Mathematics

Bachelor of Science Honours/Masters in Statistics

Bachelor of Science Honours/Masters in Data Science

Job description

Rosebank College, the Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) is one of the leading private higher education institutions in the country registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training. For over 70 years IIE Rosebank College has delivered quality tertiary education to students across South Africa. Situated in bustling cities, IIE Rosebank College embraces the same vibrant environment which allows over 20 000 students to connect with the heart of the institution. Our exceptional growth is creating a once in a life-time opportunities to suitable incumbents.

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 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 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 student 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:

• Ideal: Bachelor of Science Honours/Masters in Mathematics or Bachelor of Science Honours/Masters in Statistics or Bachelor of Science Honours/Masters in Data Science.
• Lecturing/tutoring experience: Ideally, 2 years or more lecturing modules with an analytics component
• Work experience: Preferably 1 year or more as a data analyst or data scientist One NQF level higher than the qualification being taught.
• Copy of academic transcript.

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 from 08h00am until 17h00pm, Monday to Friday. Your working hours will depend on the modules allocated to you.

Salary:

Market related.

Rosebank College is an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.