Lecturer

Job description

Key roles and responsibilities:

Lecture and assess distance learning students in the bachelor of education foundation phase programs for the following modules:

Perform the role and responsibilities of a lecturer
Engage with and provide feedback to module coordinators to improve teaching and learning
Use a learning management system independently and/or work collaboratively to develop and deliver modules.
Participate in relevant programme, curriculum and material development.
Carry out allocated internal moderation responsibilities.
Participate in school-based teaching practice assessments.
Provide academic support to students.
Complete all quality assurance requirements related to the modules and programmes.
Participate in research and community engagement projects.
Ensure prompt and effective communication with students, colleagues, line managers, and other members of management.
Ensure administrative efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with all policies and SOPs.
Participate in and attend meetings and workshops.
Fulfil functions on relevant committees, and in meetings and workshops as reasonably requested by management.
Fulfil all reasonably expected administrative functions relating to the position and as requested by the relevant line manager.
Improve the quality of own teaching through the scholarship of teaching & learning

Qualification and minimum requirements:

Bachelor of education minimum honours or equivalent qualification with relevant studies in literacy Setswana, Setswana home Language, language conversational Setswana, Setswana first additional language.
At least 3 years of teaching and /or lecturing experience in the relevant phase/discipline.
Must be in possession of a relevant teaching qualification.
Experience in curriculum and materials development.
Experience in online and blended teaching and learning environments.
Good subject matter expertise.

Knowledge and skills:

Sound teaching and assessment skills.
Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to cope with change.
Willingness to work on Saturdays.
Proficient in utilising digital tools/platforms and educational software to enhance teaching, learning, and student engagement.
Extensive marking and assessment experience within the higher education environment
Strong administrative capabilities, including effective management of live documents and collaborative platforms.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Posted on 19 May 14:18, Closing date 26 May