Job Purpose:

• The purpose of the lecturer position involves the training and education of students; student consultations; the establishment of a knowledge base of the discipline through academic research & development and providing support to the Academic Development Consultants.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lecturing: Lecture and facilitate Student Support workshops and subject-specific tutorials as required.
• Teaching and Learning Support.
• Develop teaching & learning capacity and standards on campus by assisting the Academic Development Co-ordinator and contract lecturers.
• Ensure academic conventions are communicated and taught on campus and preparation, lecturing and marking in relevant discipline according to timetable.
• Work with the librarians on information literacy for students and lecturers.
• Under the direction of the Academic Development Consultants, coordinate and run lecturer forums and faculty meetings.
• Research and Development
• Team support.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications

• A minimum of a B.Ed. Honour’s degree in the Intermediate Phase

Experience

• School Teaching experience in the Intermediate Phase (3 years)
• Lecturing experience 1 – 3 years (Ideal)

Key Competencies (Academic):

• 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.