Academic Navigator (Lecturer): Introduction to Research for Commerce (Part Time)

Direct Reporting Line:

Head Academic

Vega School is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE’s Vega, Cape Town Campus has a vacancy for a Part-Time Academic Navigator (Lecturer) for the second semester in the following module:

• Introduction to Research for Commerce

Job Purpose:

• Lecture based on provided content, ensure students are guided and supported in their learning. Mark student submissions and engage with campus teaching and learning.

Key Performance Areas:

• Prepare for lectures based on provided content. Supplement content with own expertise. Deliver assigned modules to the stated outcomes and contracted hours. Mark student assessments and provide constructive feedback. Support student academic success by implementing workshops where needed. Perform academic admin, such as capturing assessment marks and reporting on student success. Provide content feedback. Engage with professional development opportunities and attend initial training sessions.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Honours Degree that includes a research methodology subject with exposure to a range of research methodologies e.g., both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies and a research dissertation/project in the discipline of the programme on which the module is being offered and to which the lecturer will be assigned.
• There should also be a generalised research methodology component on the candidate's undergraduate transcript.
• Master’s Degree will be an advantage.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• Lecturing experience in research methods/quantitative techniques/research design and development of research models. Experience in and understanding of concepts and principles of statistics. Work experience as a statistician/mathematical analysis/planning, execution and evaluation of research projects. Being involved in research in the completion of a dissertation utilising qualitative, quantitative or mixed method approaches.
• Being involved in the publication of research work in peer-reviewed and/or accredited journals.

Application Response:

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

The IIE's Vega School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.