Part-Time Lecturers: Faculty of Engineering (Sessional Workers)

Advtech; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 234,000; Part time

Job summary

Emeris (Ruimsig) invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for part-time lecturer positions within the Faculty of Engineering across multiple modules, aligned with qualifications and expertise. Modules include Basic Accounting, Control Systems, Digital Systems, and more.

Responsibilities include preparing lectures, facilitating student learning, providing feedback, using the LMS, and assessing students while adhering to institutional policies.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree (NQF 8) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Two years minimum work experience in the relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures in accordance with module outcomes and policies.
• Facilitate student learning using appropriate teaching methods and applications.
• Provide academic guidance and feedback to students.
• Utilise the LMS and educational technologies for teaching and administration.
• Mark formative and summative assessments as per policies.
• Maintain records of attendance and assessment results.

Skills

Lecturing

Curriculum design

Assessment design

Student mentorship

LMS usage

Education

Honours Degree NQF 8

Postgraduate qualifications

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Direct Reporting Line:

Head of Engineering

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 (Ruimsig) has a vacancy for Part-Time Lecturers within the Faculty of Engineering in various modules. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to apply for one or more modules aligned with their academic qualifications, professional experience and areas of expertise based on the following modules:

• Basic Accounting and Analysis


• Financial Management for Engineers


• Control Systems and Automation


• Engineering Design Graphics


• Electromagnetic Theory


• Introduction to Programming for Engineers


• Mass and Heat Transfer


• Power Generation and Renewable Energy


• Strength of Material under Complex Loading Conditions


• Basic Analogue Electronics


• Digital System

Key Performance Areas

Teaching and Learning

• Prepare and deliver lectures in accordance with approved module outcomes, curricula and institutional teaching and learning policies.


• Facilitate student learning through appropriate teaching methodologies, practical examples, problem-solving and discipline-specific applications.


• Support student engagement, academic development and the achievement of module learning outcomes.


• Provide academic guidance, consultation and constructive feedback to students.


• Utilise the institutional Learning Management System (LMS) and relevant educational technologies.

Assessment and Academic Administration

• Mark formative and summative assessments in accordance with institutional assessment policies.


• Provide timely and constructive feedback on student performance.


• Participate in internal moderation, assessment review and academic quality assurance activities.


• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, assessment results and relevant academic documentation.


• Adhere to institutional academic calendars, assessment deadlines and administrative requirements.

Academic Quality and Professional Engagement

• Collaborate with Module Leads, Programme Leads and Teaching & Learning staff to ensure consistent module delivery and alignment with approved curricula.


• Contribute to continuous improvements in teaching, learning and assessment.


• Support the development and assessment of relevant Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) Graduate Attributes, where applicable.


• Maintain current disciplinary knowledge and incorporate relevant academic and industry developments into teaching.


• Participate in relevant academic meetings, lecturer briefings and professional development activities.

Additional Requirements

• A relevant BEng qualification with suitable postgraduate qualifications, particularly a PhD degree, will be advantageous for advanced engineering modules.


• Previous lecturing or teaching experience at a recognised higher education institution will be advantageous.


• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), where applicable, will be advantageous.


• Candidates must demonstrate sound disciplinary knowledge and the ability to apply theoretical concepts to practical engineering problems.


• Proficiency in relevant technical software and tools may be required depending on the module.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Honours Degree NQF level (8) in the relevant discipline.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in the relevant discipline.

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.