Lecturer - Digital and Academic Literacy

ADvTECH; Remote; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading distance learning institution is seeking a passionate lecturer to deliver engaging lectures and support students in achieving their academic goals. The role involves managing learning resources and assessing students while working in a flexible environment. Candidates should have at least 1 to 3 years of industry-specific experience and an NQF level qualification higher than what is being taught. This position offers market-related compensation and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of industry-specific experience in area of specialisation will be advantageous.
• Copy of academic transcript required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and engage students based on module-specific requirements.
• Manage academic resources and update learning management system.
• Monitor student engagement and assessment submissions.

Skills

Knowledge of South African higher education systems

Student support services

Digitalized academic platforms

Time management

Education

NQF level qualification higher than what is taught

Job description

As an established private distance learning college, Waterfall School of Business gives you the opportunity to study a wide range of courses from home, whether you are living in South Africa, or abroad. Our distance learning model makes it possible for you to gain job‑relevant skills by studying your course on a part‑time basis from home.

As Waterfall School of Business takes bold steps to expand its range of courses, we are actively working towards accreditation as a premier education and training provider for an array of exciting new courses. Central to this endeavour is the commitment to maintaining a team of exceptionally qualified staff. If you are driven uza a passion for education and envision yourself contributing to our institution's growth, we invite you to be part of our journey. While we gear up for these forthcoming opportunities, we’re eager to connect with individuals who share our dedication to excellence. Waterfall School of Business will be offering various higher certificates at NQF level 5, aligned to the Council for Higher Education. To express your interest and be considered for possible future positions, we kindly request that you submit your CV via the following link. This will ensure that your profile becomes part of our talent pool for the upcoming expansion.

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 academic results to evaluate the performance of the module and to identify “at‑risk modules.” بسبب

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 abindungen 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

• 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 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

Distance learning allows for flexible working hours and pre‑recorded classes as well as online student interaction.

Salary

Market related.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.