Lecturer - Programming

ADvTECH; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks passionate educators to join their team. The role involves teaching, managing student assessments, and engaging with students in an academic setting. Candidates should have an Honours degree in information systems or computer science and experience in lecturing or tutoring. The institution offers a supportive environment aimed at academic excellence and student success.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in information systems or computer science with programming modules.
• 6 to 24 months lecturing or formal tutoring experience.
• Industry-specific experience in area of specialisation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and engage students based on module requirements.
• Manage academic resources and update the learning management system.
• Monitor student engagement and support at-risk students.

Skills

Knowledge of South African higher education systems

Time management

Adaptability

Digital academic platforms

Education

Honours degree in information systems or computer science

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.

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

• Honours degree in information systems/ computer science with programming modules to the third level.
• 6 to 24 months Lecturing or Formal Tutoring
• 6 to 24 months 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 from 08h00am until 17h00pm, Monday to Friday. Your working hours will depend on the modules allocated to you.

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