LECTURER - DIGITAL AND ACADEMIC

ADvTECH; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private educational institution in South Africa is looking for dedicated lecturers to join its teaching team. The role involves engaging with students, delivering lectures, and ensuring academic success through thorough course oversight and support. Candidates should have at least a 3-year degree in a relevant field and preferably possess industry experience. The institution values academic excellence and student success in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 3-year degree relevant to the role.
• 1-3 years of industry experience will be advantageous.
• NQF level higher than the qualification taught.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and engage students based on specific module requirements.
• Manage academic resources and consulting.
• Update learning management system and student feedback.
• Monitor student engagement and assessment submissions.
• Participate in academic meetings and professional development activities.

Skills

Knowledge of South African higher education

Understanding of Teaching and Learning theory

Student support services

Adaptability to changing environments

Time management

Education

3-year degree in Humanities/Social Sciences/Law/Education/Finance/Management

Job description

Join Our Team at IIE Rosebank College. The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank College, is part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa's leading private education provider. From our humble beginning in 1909, Rosebank College has grown to a student population of more than 30,000 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:

• At least a 3-year degree in a Humanities/Social Sciences/Law/Education/Finance/Management field, with one or more of these Majors: English, Communication, Media, Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Law, Didactics, Management, or Economics
• 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 digitalised 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 and coordination activities are scheduled from 08:00 AM to 17:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Your working hours will depend on the modules and tasks 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.