Lecturer : Xitsonga Language

Stadio; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Durban is seeking a qualified lecturer to deliver online lectures in the BEd Foundation Phase Teaching programme focusing on Xitsonga. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor of Education Honours degree or equivalent with experience in teaching and curriculum development. Strong communication skills and computer proficiency are essential. This role involves assessing student work and providing academic support while managing students at risk. A willingness to work on Saturdays is also required.

Qualifications

• At least three years teaching and/or lecturing experience in the relevant phase and disciplines.
• Experience in curriculum and materials development.
• Experience in online and blended teaching and learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver 3 live lectures online in the BEd Foundation Phase Teaching programme.
• Engage and provide feedback to coordinating lecturers to improve teaching.
• Assess student work and provide proper academic support.
• Manage students at-risk as per institutional policies.

Skills

Sound teaching and assessment skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational and coordination skills

High level of computer proficiency

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to cope with change

Willingness to work on Saturdays

Education

Minimum Bachelor of Education Honours or equivalent in Xitsonga

Job description

Key roles and responsibilities

• Plan, prepare for and deliver 3 live lectures online in the BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) programme in the following module: Xitsonga Home Language 1 – DL Ya
• Language Conversational Xitsonga - DL LCXTS152 - S2a
• Language Conversational Xitsonga - DL LCXTS152 - S2b
• Literacy Xitsonga Home Language 2 - DL XTSLI301 S1a
• Literacy Xitsonga Home Language 2 - XTSLI301 S1b
• Engage with and provide feedback to coordinating lecturers and programme coordinators to improve teaching and learning.
• Assess student work
• Use a learning management system independently and/or work collaboratively to develop and deliver modules.
• Provide feedback to students
• Carry out allocated internal pre-and post-moderation responsibilities.
• Engage with coordinating lecturers on assessments and provide feedback on successes / challenges
• Provide academic support to students.
• Ensure prompt and effective communication with students, colleagues, line managers, and other members of management.
• Consult with students on a weekly basis and upon request by students
• Manage students at-risk as per the institutional policies and SOPs.
• Improve the quality of own teaching through the scholarship of teaching and learning; share findings with STADIO teaching community.
• Complete all Quality Assurance requirements related to the modules and programmes.
• Ensure administrative efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with all policies and SOPs.
• Participate in and attend meetings and workshops.
• Fulfil functions on relevant committees, and in meetings and workshops as reasonably requested by management.
• Fulfil all reasonably expected administrative functions relating to the position and as requested by the relevant line manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of Education Honours or equivalent qualification with relevant study in Xitsonga.
• At least three years teaching and/or lecturing experience in the relevant phase and disciplines.
• Experience in curriculum and materials development.
• Experience in online and blended teaching and learning environments.

Knowledge and skills

• Sound teaching and assessment skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• High level of computer proficiency with good knowledge of modern Information Technology infrastructure and online learning platforms.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to cope with change.
• Willingness to work when required on Saturdays.