Lecturer - Teaching Practice (School of Education)

Location:	Durban
Type:	Permanent
Reference:	#MUSEPR4
Company:	STADIO Higher Education

Job description

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
 

• Lecture and assess contact and distance learning students in the Higher Certificate and B. Ed. Foundation Programmes in Teaching Practice in the following modules:
• Institutional Teaching Practice
• School-based Teaching Practice
• Perform the role and responsibilities of the module coordinator (MC).
• Compile teaching, learning, and assessment materials.
• Use a learning management system independently and/or work collaboratively to develop and deliver modules.
• Participate in relevant program, 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 programs.
• 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 Standard Operating Procedures (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.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 3 years teaching and at least one year lecturing experience in Foundation Phase teaching in the relevant phases and disciplines.
• Knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.
• Experience in curriculum and materials development.
• Experience in online and blended teaching and learning environments

Qualifications·       

• Minimum Bachelor of Education Honours or equivalent qualification with relevant study in the Foundation Phase Teacher Development     

                                                                 
 Key Attributes:

• Sound teaching and assessment skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• High level of computer proficiency with good knowledge of modern Information Technology infrastructure and online learning platforms.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to cope with change.
• Willingness to work when required on Saturdays

Applications: Candidates wishing to apply for the position are required to:

1. Submit a letter of motivation, concisely detailing interest in and individual suitability for the position.
2. Submit a concise CV without attachments.
3. Clearly indicate which position applying for in the header of the email. Reference: MUSEPR4
4. Applications must be submitted by email to: musgrave-recruitment@stadio.ac.za

All applications will be treated as highly confidential. STADIO Higher Education reserves the right to not fill this position. Should you not hear from STADIO within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

In terms of the Company policy for appointments and promotions, preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team and contribute to employment equity within the Company provided that the competencies and minimum requirements for the position have been met.

Posted on 11 Nov 18:46, Closing date 10 Jan