Lecturer - Module Coordinator – Computer Science
Location: | Durbanville |
Remote work: | Only remote work |
Education level: | Masters |
Job level: | Mid/Senior |
Type: | 24 |
Reference: | #MCCompSci |
Company: | Stadio |
Job description
Key Roles and Responsibilities:Study material development- Oversee and manage the development or review of study guides (full or wrap-around)
- Seek feedback from all stakeholders and keep a record of required changes to study guides in anticipation of the review cycle
- Monitor the appropriateness of the prescribed textbook and editions
- Ensure continued alignment between study guide and textbook, where applicable
- Update study guides to cater for new textbook editions
Assessment- Draft all formal assessments for allocated modules
- Consider internal and external pre-moderation feedback and implement changes as required
- Conduct internal pre-moderation for modules in field of expertise
- Conduct annual meetings with all campus lecturers to discuss the assessment strategy
- Appoint suitably qualified internal and external moderators
- Brief markers and moderators, and provide content support during the marking process
- Mark a prescribed minimum number of assessments (+- 3) to fine tune marking guideline/memorandum
- Consider markers’ reports and decide on appropriate action
- Consider moderators’ reports and decide on appropriate action, in consultation with campus lecturers, HOS and subject coordinator (if any)
- Conduct post-assessment meetings with all campus lecturers to reflect on success/concerns with assessments
- Consider and analyse cross-campus success rates
- Sign off on assessment results
- Actively participate in the investigation/management of Red/Fire module status
Learning Journey Design- Conduct research in the field of expertise and/or learning design in the field of expertise
- Attend both internal and external training sessions, workshops, and conferences to enhance skills in module design and assessment
- Stay informed about emerging trends in higher education and instructional methodologies
- Engage with industry, professional networks and associations to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Actively collaborate with campus lecturers to continuously enhance the learning journey
LMS course environment- Design and draft materials needed for the course environment (announcements, etc.)
- Populate and maintain the Canvas Blueprint course environment for modules owned
Lecturer and student support- Develop and deliver at least two lectures per module per semester for CL students, online live
- Record at least two online lectures for DL students per semester per module
- Deliver guest lectures in the field of expertise on STADIO modules as appropriate
Research and Professional Development- Conduct research in the field of expertise and/or learning design in the field of expertise
- Attend both internal and external training sessions, workshops, and conferences to enhance skills in module design and assessment
- Stay informed about emerging trends in higher education and instructional methodologies
- Engage with industry, professional networks and associations to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications - Master’s degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field.
- A Doctoral degree will be an advantage
- At least 5 years’ Higher Education experience teaching Computer Science and Mathematics modules.
- Strong background in algorithms, data structures, discrete mathematics, and computer architecture.
- Research output in theoretical or applied Computer Science will be an advantage.
Key Attributes:- Ability to integrate mathematical foundations into computing curricula.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving orientation.
- Capacity to mentor lecturers in delivering technically rigorous content.
- Commitment to academic excellence and innovative pedagogy in STEM education.
Posted on 19 Sep 11:02, Closing date 5 Oct