Lecturer - User Experience Design

ADvTECH; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Emeris Vega Pretoria Campus invites applications for a Lecturer - User Experience Design. You will lead delivery of modules, oversee qualification content, and ensure CHE-aligned curricula across years.

You will collaborate with learning experience design teams, provide academic leadership, deliver lectures, and participate in research activities to support student success.

Qualifications

• Evidence of Subject Matter Expertise in User Experience Design and Front-end Web Development (HTML, CSS and JavaScript).
• 3–5 years experience in lecturing or acting as teaching assistant in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of assigned qualification(s) and modules.
• Provide academic leadership in planning, design and delivery of curricula.
• Deliver lectures and provide campus support as needed; participate in research and scholarship activities.
• Collaborate with ACE Instructional Designers on learning experiences and assessments.
• Contribute to governance, quality assurance and curriculum development across modules.

Skills

Excellent communication

Proactive work style

Teaching experience

Relationship management

Customer service orientation

Technology for learning

Tools

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Job description

Direct Reporting Line:

Head Of Vega School

Emeris consolidates resources and expertise from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management, with a unified approach ensuring a consistent standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support.

Emeris Vega Pretoria Campus has a vacancy for a Lecturer - User Experience Design.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Overall Job Purpose:

• To lead and manage the successful delivery of assigned qualification(s) and discipline(s).
• To oversee one or more qualifications and/or core discipline modules within assigned fields, across which module content, assessment strategies, key themes, and overall student experience must be aligned both within and beyond the curriculum across all applicable years and modules.
• To provide academic leadership in the planning, design, and delivery of high-quality, innovative qualifications that align with the requirements of the Council on Higher Education (CHE), students, and stakeholders across various sectors.
• Accountable for curriculum and material, capacity building and support including quality assurance, within the assigned modules and/or qualifications.
• To ensure the vertical and horizontal alignment of modules and effective assessment strategy across the qualification (s).
• To enhance the overall student experience both within and beyond the curriculum.
• To collaborate with the learning experience design and teaching and learning teams to enhance the student experience while ensuring governance and quality assurance standards are met. Additionally, the role includes providing Lecturing and campus support as needed and participating in research and scholarship activities.

Qualification-related and discipline-related academic leadership, management, and governance

Leadership

• Responsible for the curriculum leadership, development, and alignment of modules, qualification(s) and/or discipline(s). This includes qualification and discipline design, module development, and ensuring programme (s) meet academic requirements.
• Accountable for the timeous development, quality assurance and maintenance of fit-for-purpose, up-to-date curricula and the planning of the learning experience across the assigned module(s), qualification(s) and discipline(s).
• Create a curriculum that is innovative, forward-thinking, and meets stakeholder needs and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for curriculum innovation and enhancements relevant to the assigned module(s), qualification(s) and/or discipline(s) and according to institutional requirements and development cycles.
• Provide guidance and input to the ACE Instructional Designers on the design of learning experiences and assessments suitable to the discipline.
• Ensure curricula align with industry needs and offer positive learning experiences.
• Manage Module Leads nationally in the implementation of module material and assessments within the module(s), qualification(s) and/or discipline(s).
• Integrate academic citizenship in curricula.
• Integrate the Institutional and Faculty Academic Community Engagement (CE) strategy in curricula.
• Lead, in collaboration with campus teams and campus management, to co-ordinate and plan resource allocation for running a successful programme (e.g. prescribed books, equipment and facilities needed, qualification and discipline-related initiatives and interventions).
• Prepare evidence-based motivations for changes to current curricula to serve at Faculty Board meetings and maintain accurate records of any curriculum changes.
• Accountable for and track student performance in designated modules and programmes, offering specialist input for necessary interventions.
• Analyse feedback and data-driven evidence to develop and communicate problem-solving strategies as needed.
• Sustain a community of practice (CoP) for engaging campus and other stakeholders and fostering collaboration.
• Participate in key governance structures and committees as required.
• Contribute towards development, implementation and monitoring of all Institutional policies.
• Maintain academic standards and curriculum integrity through continuous engagement and capacity building.
• Host and/or participate in annual Qualification Communities of Practice (QCoP) meetings with stakeholders such as lecturers and other stakeholders.
• Review the development and implementation of the qualification- and discipline-specific curriculum, subject to the policies and governance procedures of the institution.
• Provide expertise to the national marketing and sales teams.
• Review qualification and discipline-specific marketing material.
• Establish and maintain effective interaction between the campuses and the Faculty National team concerning the assigned module(s), qualification(s) and discipline(s).
• Act as the interface between the ACE Quality Assurance Team, the National and Campus Academic teams and, where applicable, Operations teams.
• Perform other relevant duties as may be required and mutually agreed upon.

Governance and quality management

• Provide quality assurance for all curriculum-related content.
• Conduct programme reviews and SAQA comparisons.
• Prepare self-evaluation reports on the designated modules and/or qualifications as required.
• Analyse and provide responses to Quality Assurance feedback such as Programme Reviews and external moderation reports and provide evidence-based guidance relevant to the qualification(s) and discipline(s).
• Identify external moderators and address their feedback on assessment instruments and final evaluations.
• Identify moderators for the designated discipline modules and/or qualification(s), review and address moderators' feedback on assessment instruments and final evaluations, and advise problem-solving strategies in collaboration with Module Leads, as relevant and required.
• Track changes to curricula over time and action necessary changes in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that the qualification and discipline curricula meet industry needs, given external and internal stakeholder inputs.
• Continuously track local and global developments that inform and ensure delivery of relevant and current curricula.
• Review content and assessments to ensure quality and alignment with NQF level and curriculum.
• Act as a central point for resolving all material and assessment queries and elevate these as required, in conjunction with the Faculty Manager and National Academic Operations.
• Analyse, respond or provide advice on assessment queries and incidents when requested, escalating when needed.

Management and administration

• In collaboration with the Heads of Discipline and Deputy Dean(s), identify Module Leads and SMEs/ module and assessment developers.
• Oversee relevant modules across the qualification, and delegate briefing and monitoring of SMEs/ module and assessment developers to Module Leads where appropriate.
• Accountable for the timely delivery of curriculum contents and assessments.
• Support, respond to, and/or elevate academic incidents related to assessment, in conjunction with the Faculty Manager.
• Provide input on academic calendars, timetable planning, and assessment structures.
• Review qualification guides in collaboration with Faculty Managers to ensure seamless delivery of qualifications.
• Guide lecturer requirements and approve lecturers on the Academic Approval system when required, ensuring appropriate experience and qualifications.
• Review and workflow assigned assessments, module contents, and administrative processes.

Campus support

• Provide campus support in matters related to academics and issues that may impact students' and lecturers' experience of the assigned qualification(s), discipline(s), and associated modules.
• Serve as a liaison between campuses and the faculty to ensure effective coordination of the assigned module(s), qualification(s) and/or discipline, on a cyclical basis within the discipline.
• Work with Module Leads to guide module lecturers nationally in the implementation of module material and assessments.
• Accountable for and track student performance in collaboration with relevant Faculty National team members, Teaching and Learning Managers, Module Leads, and Campus team members, in the designated qualification(s) and discipline(s).
• Advise on and assist with the development of module-, qualification- and/or discipline-specific interventions as needed.
• Support capacity building on campuses by providing training, mentorship, and academic and research development initiatives.
• Deliver lectures, guest lectures, and supervision (contact and/or distance) on a cyclical basis to maintain engagement with students and faculty.
• Guide Module Leads and module lecturers nationwide inimplementing module materials, assessments, and curriculum best practices related to the field.
• Actively participate in a CoP, collaborating with campus staff, operations, student experience teams, teaching and learning departments, and other stakeholders.
• Provide expert guidance to campuses in selecting, approving, and developing teaching teams and teaching strategies within the relevant qualification(s) and discipline(s), in conjunction with Module Leads where applicable.
• Orientate campuses on new module-, qualification- and discipline-related developments and trends.
• Present and facilitate Qualification Communities of Practice (QCoPs) for assigned qualification(s).
• Provide input into, attend, and support other HoQs in QCoPs where the assigned discipline(s) appear.

Research output

• Produce research outputs as agreed, aligning with career progression and postgraduate studies.

Professional relationships and scholarship

• Contribute to the development of the institution’s research culture within the allocated qualification(s) and discipline(s).
• Actively engage in and contribute to the IIE/brand/faculty’s research initiatives, including research seminars and workshop programs.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to continuous learning.
• Establish and sustain relationships with industry professionals and academics to enhance collaboration and knowledge exchange within the qualification(s) and discipline(s).
• Practice scholarship by engaging with/in professional bodies, conferences, external partner faculty boards, external moderation and review panels, and committees.
• Contribute to institutional activities, including seminars and workshop programs, to support academic and professional development.
• Build the qualification and discipline through the sharing of knowledge such as opinion pieces and informal talks.

Competencies / Skills required:

• Superior communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage work and self proactively
• Able to demonstrate a proven track record of effective teaching in subject area based on a reflective practice
• Able to demonstrate the ability to manage relationships with managers and staff effectively in terms of motivation, quality and performance
• Passion for Customer Service
• Experience in the use of technology to enhance learning is an added advantage

Minimum Qualification Requirement:

• Evidence of Subject Matter Expertise in User Experience Design and Front-end Web Development (HTML, CSS and JavaScript).

Preferred Requirements:

• Candidates must hold, or be currently enrolled in, a Master’s degree. Preference will be given to applicants pursuing a Doctoral qualification and/or those with academic publications.

Minimum Work Experience Requirement:

• 3-5 years experience in lecturing or acting as teaching assistant (full or part-time) in the institutional