Lecturer: Education (Part-Time)

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Head: Education

Varsity College 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 Varsity College, Waterfall Campus has a vacancy for a Lecturer: Education (Part-Time)

Duties And Responsibilities

Lecturing

1. Lecture on Education programmes (must lecture on an IIE qualification) across various modes of delivery where relevant.
2. Marking of assessments and feedback to students in subjects lectured. May be required to internally moderate assessments scripts that fall within their subject fields, where necessary across IIE sites of delivery.

Lecturer Development and Support

1. Assist in lecturer development and support processes and procedures. This may include conducting peer reviews, facilitating workshops and one-on-one consultations.

Student Development & Support

1. Championing/leading and managing academic development and support for a specific programme and its students.
2. Tracking student success and implementing support interventions where required.

Research & Scholarship

1. The incumbent is required to promote a culture of scholarship within their practice, discipline and campus/team and is also required to contribute towards IIE Varsity College achieving its annual research output targets.

Competencies Required

1. Superior communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills.
2. Demonstrated ability to manage work and self proactively.
3. Able to demonstrate a proven track record of effective teaching in subject area based on a reflective practice.
4. Able to demonstrate the ability to manage relationships with managers and staff effectively in terms of motivation, quality and performance.
5. Passion for Customer Service.
6. Ability to introduce modern teaching methodologies.
7. Experience in the use of technology to enhance learning is an added advantage.

Minimum Education Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Education PLUS a Postgraduate Diploma or Bachelor's Honours Degree in Education (PGCE or B.Ed). The individual must specialize in Early Childhood Development and or the Foundation Phase.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements

1. Minimum of 5 years of Teaching and Learning experience (preferably in a teaching environment)

Working Conditions:

1. Please note that this is an Independent Contractor role.
2. Owing to the volume of CVs received, we may not be able to personally contact all applicants. Only individuals whose qualifications and skills most closely match the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.
3. Preference will be given to South African Citizens and Permanent Residents of South Africa in possession of proof of permanent resident status.

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