LECTURER- POLITICAL STUDIES (PART-TIME)

ADvTECH; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in South Africa seeks an experienced lecturer to engage with students and oversee academic support initiatives. The ideal candidate will hold a Masters or Honours Degree in Political Sciences or similar, with 2-3 years of lecturing experience. Responsibilities include facilitating workshops, supporting at-risk students, and contributing to academic initiatives that enhance student success. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in students' lives within a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of lecturing experience or formal tutoring.
• 1-3 years of industry-specific experience in area of specialisation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lecture and facilitate student support workshops and tutorials.
• Organize and support teaching skills and lecturer development workshops.
• Assist in programme design for student support development topics.

Skills

Knowledge of South African higher education systems

Understanding of Teaching and Learning theory

Ability to provide student support services

Familiarity with digitalized academic platforms

Time management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Masters/ Honours Degree in Political Sciences

Masters/ Honours Degree in related field (Public Administration, Social Sciences)

Job description

Overview

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

The training and education of students; student consultations; the establishment of a knowledge base of the discipline through academic research & development, and to provide support to the Academic Development Consultants.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lecture and facilitate Student Support workshops and subject specific tutorials as required, including, but not limited to:
• Work Readiness Programme
• Student developmental workshops
• Literacy programmes
• Lecture and facilitate experiential learning sessions with relevant programme groups and modules within the lecturer’s field of expertise
• Develop teaching & learning capacity and standards on campus by assisting the Academic Development Co-ordinator
• Organize and facilitate teaching skills and lecturer developmental workshops
• Assist the Academic Development Consultant in tracking student performance and monitoring At-Risk-Students
• Student intervention through one-on-one consultation in respect of poor performance and/or attendance
• Ensure academic conventions are communicated and taught on campus and preparation, lecturing and marking in relevant discipline according to timetable
• Work with the librarians on information literacy for students and lecturers
• Assist in programme design of student support developmental workshop topics
• Under the direction of the Academic Development Consultants, coordinate and run lecturer forums and faculty meetings
• Assist and support Work Integrated Learning (WIL) initiatives on campus
• Support the academic team to ensure that deadlines are met, student queries are resolved within agreed time frames and administration processes are completed
• Support overall campus activities such as registration of students orientation, Open days and Internal and external audits

Minimum Requirements

• Masters/ Honours Degree in Political Sciences or International Relations (NQF Level 8/9) or
• Masters/ Honours degree in a similarly related field such as Public Administration or Social science related field with a background of Political Science up to third year degree level (NQF Level 8/9)
• 2-3 Years of lecturing experience or formal tutoring
• 1-3 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 oriented 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.

EEO Statement

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