Part-Time Lecturers

Journal of Strategic Marketing; Durban; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Part time

Job summary

IMM Graduate School invites applications for on-site Part Time Lecturers in Durban and Parktown. Start date is 1 July 2026. Candidates should indicate area of specialisation (Business Statistics, Economics, or Procurement) and region when applying.

Requirements include a Master’s degree and at least 7 years’ experience in the relevant field, with 5 years in higher education. Industry experience is advantageous and the role emphasizes high academic quality and hybrid education capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; Honours considered for certain modules.
• 7 years’ experience/development in relevant field including 5 years in higher education.
• Experience with module content development, assessments and learning facilitation in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Lecture Lesson Plans in line with MTSP.
• Present scheduled lectures (face-to-face) each semester on-site.
• Encourage broader reading in trade magazines and journals.
• Attend evaluations and complete self-improvement plans each semester.
• Participate in meetings with the Head Lecturer and debriefing sessions.
• Attend monthly Skills Development sessions.

Skills

Curriculum design

Pedagogical methods

Learning management systems

Adaptability

Feedback & development

Computer literacy

Education

Master's degree

Honours degree considered for NQF 5-7

Tools

Blackboard

Moodle

Google Workspace

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Region:

Parktown, JHB & Durban

Reporting to:

Campus Academic Head

Work hours:

Part-time, on-site

Start date:

1 July 2026

The IMM Graduate School seeks to fill vacancies for on-site Part Time Lecturers

Note: Please indicate the area of specialisation and region that you are applying for when completing the application form.

Area of specialisation

• Business Statistics – Parktown and Durban (on-site)
• Economics – Durban (on-site)
• Procurement – Durban (on-site)

Requirements

• Minimum of a relevant Master’s degree. An Honours degree may be considered for NQF 5 and 6 and 7 modules.
• At least 7 years’ experience/development in the relevant field which would include 5 years’ experience in the tertiary education field
• A good understanding of module content development, assessments and the facilitation of learning in the higher education sector, specifically in hybrid education.
• Industry experience would be an advantage.
• A subject matter expert in their modules and responsible for maintaining the highest academic quality standards for their respective modules.

The Successful Applicant Will Have The Following Competencies

• Sound knowledge of curriculum/programme design and development models within the context of SAQA regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of student-centred pedagogical methods.
• A sound knowledge of the Blackboard or Moodle learning management system.
• Be adaptable to a high-technology teaching environment
• Excellent ability to contribute accurate and constructive input, feedback and development that promotes overall progress of students – improve and update learning material.
• Computer literate with a thorough understanding of shared workspaces – Preference will be given to Google Workspace, GSuite, Excel, Microsoft Office.

Duties

• Prepare Lecture Lesson Plans in line with the Module Teaching and Study Plan (MTSP).
• Present scheduled lectures (face to face) throughout each semester (according to the IMM Graduate School timetable and standards).
• Introduce specific actions/incentives before or during lectures to promote students’ broader reading in trade magazines, business news publications and academic journals.
• Be available for Lecturer evaluations and complete a self-improvement plan at the end of each semester.
• Attend meetings and briefings required by the Head Lecturer, to discuss challenging areas or more difficult concepts to be highlighted during this session.
• Attend debriefing sessions called by the Head Lecturer to discuss learning practices that were effective and valuable, as well as those that were less effective.
• Attend monthly Skills Development sessions where required.

Assessments

• Lecturer to mark assessments and to provide comprehensive marking reports as feedback to the Head Lecturer and discuss specific insights/challenges or problems experienced during the marking process with the Head Lecturer.

Quality Assurance

• Provide input into the relevance of module content in line with the world of work as well as developments in the academic field of the module.

Deadline Adherence

• Implement all tasks and activities as defined by the Institutional calendar by the required deadline dates.
• Ensure that any additional study material is uploaded onto eLearn prior to the commencement of the semester.