LECTURER - RESEARCH METHODS ICT (PART-TIME)

Rosebank International; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosebank College in Durban seeks an experienced lecturer to teach and deliver modules in information systems and information technology, with emphasis on research methods and design. You will engage students, update LMS, and assist in assessments and academic results analysis.

The role requires a Master's degree with a research component, an Honours degree, and prior lecturing or tutoring experience, plus potential industry exposure. Equal opportunities employer; EE preference for SA candidates.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (NQF 9) in information systems/computer science or information technology with a research methodology component and a research dissertation/project.
• Honours Degree at NQF 8 plus a master's degree in a related field with a research component as part of the NQF 9 qualification.
• Lecturing/tutoring experience in research methods and related methodologies is preferred.
• Work experience as a researcher/lecturer at postgraduate level and supervising postgraduate students is advantageous.
• Experience with qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method and/or design science research is required.
• Copy of academic transcript is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and engage students based on module requirements.
• Manage resources including academic materials and consultations with the Information Centre.
• Update learning management system and provide feedback to students.
• Assist in assessments and track student progress with Central Academic Team guidance.
• Monitor student engagement and assessment submissions with escalation as needed.
• Attend academic meetings across faculties and contribute to module results analysis.
• Support monitoring of at-risk students in allocated modules.
• Complete required academic professional development interventions per cycle.

Skills

Lecturing experience

Research supervision

Academic writing

Student support

Education

Master's degree in Information Systems/Computer Science/Information Technology

Honours Degree in Information Systems/Computer Science/Information Technology

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:

• Master's degree (NQF Level 9) in information systems/computer science or information technology. The degree must include a research methodology subject or component and a research dissertation/project in this discipline.
• Honours Degree in Information Systems/Computer Science/ Information Technology successfully completed at NQF 8, PLUS a master's degree in a related field. The master's degree must include a research methodology component and research dissertation/project in this discipline successfully completed as part of his/her NQF 9 qualification.
• Lecturing/tutoring experience: Lecturing experience in research methods/qualitative/quantitative/mixed methods/research design and development of research models, including design science research methodologies, would be preferable.
• Work experience: Work experience as a researcher with years of experience conducting or lecturing research modules at postgraduate levels and supervising postgraduate students at NQF level 8 or equivalent. Experience with qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method and/or design science research methodologies is required. Involvement in peer-reviewed and/or accredited scholarly publication will be advantageous.
• Experience supervising research proposals and projects, research design, data collection and analysis, academic writing and research ethics.
• 2 to 3 years Lecturing or Formal Tutoring.
• 1 to 3 years of industry-specific experience in area of specialisation will be advantageous.
• 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.