Lecturer: UX Design

Emeris; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifelong learning opportunities

Staff discounts on educational progrms

Incentive bonus structure

Birthday vouchers

Annual leave

Job summary

Emeris Vega Pretoria Campus invites applications for a Lecturer: UX Design. The role covers lecturing, developer and moderator duties, and supporting the Central Academic Team. You will mentor new lecturers, contribute to student learning and participate in academic research activities.

Minimum honours is required; a Masters is preferred. Candidates need 3–5 years’ lecturing experience and at least 2 years in digital/UX design, with strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Honours degree required for teaching at undergraduate/graduate level.
• Masters degree preferred to strengthen academic and research capabilities.
• 3–5 years’ lecturing experience with a track record of effective teaching in UX-related subjects.

Responsibilities

• Lecturing: Deliver lectures on IIE qualifications, prepare and conduct lectures, assessments and related teaching activities.
• Lecturer development & support: Support Teaching & Learning initiatives, collaborate with Independent Contractors, act as SME for programmes and modules, contribute to teaching strategies and research.
• Student development & support: Lead academic development, monitor student performance, analyze enrolment and success rates, implement interventions to improve retention, support experiential learning.
• Research & scholarship: Promote research culture, contribute to institutional research outputs, support scholarly activities.

Skills

Superior communication

Organisational skills

Reflective practice

Time management

Education

Honours degree

Masters degree

Job description

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: UX Design.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lecturing

• Deliver lectures on IIE qualifications across relevant modes of delivery.
• Prepare and conduct lectures, assessments, and related teaching activities.
• Mark assessments and provide constructive feedback to students.
• Develop ICE activities, learner manuals, exam papers, and marking guides.
• Moderate assessments internally where required.
• Develop academic content and assessments as a developer, module leader, moderator, or Head of
• Programme for the Central Academic Team (CAT).

Lecturer Development & Support

• Support Teaching & Learning (T&L) initiatives on campus and across The IIE.
• Collaborate with Independent Contractors to enhance programme knowledge and industry relevance.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned programmes and modules.
• Support the implementation of effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Assist with research related to Teaching & Learning.
• Participate in lecturer orientations, briefings, and forums.
• Contribute to student orientation and Programme Information Days.
• Serve on interview panels for the recruitment and selection of Independent Contractors.
• Mentor and support new lecturers.

Student Development & Support

• Lead and manage academic development and support for assigned programmes.
• Monitor and track student academic performance.
• Analyse student enrolment, success, and completion rates.
• Implement and support interventions to improve student retention and success.
• Facilitate and support experiential learning opportunities.
• Conduct student support interventions where necessary.
• Complete related academic and student administration duties.

Research & Scholarship

• Promote a culture of research and scholarship within the discipline and campus.
• Contribute towards annual institutional research output targets.
• Produce agreed research outputs in line with institutional requirements and annual performance objectives.
• Support research initiatives and scholarly activities that enhance teaching and learning.

Competencies 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
• Organisational and time management skills

Minimum Qualification Requirement:

• Honours Degree

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s degree, with preference given to candidates who hold this qualification

Minimum Work Experience Requirement:

• 3-5 years' experience in lecturing
• At least 2 years industry experience as a digital, UX or Interaction Designer. A solid foundation in web design, and UX design is key

Salary:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
• Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
• Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
• Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day.
• Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation.

Emeris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.