PROGRAMME ACADEMIC LEAD - SOCIAL SCIENCES

ADvTECH; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private educational institution in South Africa seeks a dedicated lecturer to join IIE Rosebank College. This role involves teaching allocated modules, engaging students, and providing essential academic support. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Social Science, with further qualifications considered advantageous. The successful candidate will manage student admissions and promote an effective learning environment. A strong commitment to academic excellence and student success is crucial. Join us in shaping futures!

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Science required; Master's is advantageous.
• 2-3 years experience in higher education teaching.
• Proficiency in using digital academic platforms.

Responsibilities

• Teach/lecture allocated modules and engage with students.
• Monitor academic performance and support at-risk students.
• Coordinate admissions and student consultations.

Skills

Knowledge of South African higher education systems

Ability to provide student support services

Time management

Constructive teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Science

Honours' degree in Social Science

Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education

Master's degree

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 allocated modules. 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”.

Key Performance Area

Academic Support

• Academic Development and Performance Monitoring

Teaching & Learning Delivery

• Direct academic student engagement
• Continuous student support and development
• Teaching and learning in and out of the classroom
• Contributes to programme improvements (content and assessments)

Programme Coordination

• Accountable for coordination of students on‑boarding
• Coordination of a programme and curriculum review
• Participate in material and assessment development
• Coordination of students’ admissions into programmes
• Coordination of student consultations
• Programme ownership and responsibility

Academic Management and Leadership

• Campus academic performance
• On‑boarding of all academic and student support staff
• Academic and student support integration
• Campus Timetables
• Creation and promotion of academic culture on campus

Management of resources

• Full Time Lecturers
• Independent Contractors

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Science
• Honours' degree in Social Science
• Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education would be advantageous.
• Master's degree would be an additional advantage.

Work Experience

• 2–3 years Higher Education Teaching experience
• 5 years Industry Experience
• 1–3 years Coordination of teaching and learning activities
• An understanding of the current South African Higher Education regulatory framework and its impact on higher education and private colleges

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 oriented and can work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Initiative and responsibility.
• Constructive teamwork, relations and networking.
• Influence.
• Analysis and judgement.
• Innovation and change.
• Systematic approach (planning and organising).
• Steadiness (emotional tenacity).
• Communication.

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