LECTURER - SOCIAL SCIENCES

The IIE Tertiary; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

IIE Rosebank International is seeking a lecturer in Social Science to deliver modules and engage students according to timetable. The role involves coordinating assessments, tracking progress, and supporting student success within the Central Academic Team framework.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s and Honours in Social Science, with 1–2 years of lecturing and 2–3 years in industry. The position is based at Rosebank College, with preference for SA EE candidates and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science (NQF Level 7).
• Honours qualification (NQF Level 8) in Social Science.
• 1–2 years of lecturing experience.
• 2–3 years industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and engage students based on module requirements.
• Manage resources including academic materials and consult with the Information Centre.
• Update learning management system and provide feedback to students.
• Engage and prepare students for assessments and develop assessments.
• Monitor student engagement and assessment submission.
• Attend academic meetings across faculties.
• Reflect on and analyse student module results.
• Support monitoring of at‑risk students in modules.

Skills

Lecturing

Student support

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Science

Honours in Social Science

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

Join Our Team at IIE Rosebank International

The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank International, is part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa's leading private education provider. From our humble beginning in 1909, Rosebank International has grown to a student population of more than 45,000 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 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:

• Bachelors Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Science
• Honours qualification (NQF Level 8) in Social Science.
• 1-2 Years of lecturing experience
• 2-3 years industry experience

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:

Working hours depend on the modules assigned to you according to the timetable.
Rosebank College is an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.