Education Studies Lecturer

Location:	Johannesburg
Type:	Permanent
Company:	Stadio

Job description

Background

STADIO is a multi-campus higher education institution with a national footprint, as well as hosting several student support centres in South Africa and Namibia. STADIO endeavours to widen access to top quality higher education and highlight the importance of equipping graduates with accredited qualifications that are recognised by industry. STADIO offers a variety of academic and career-focused undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications through both contact and distance learning modes of delivery.

STADIO is a comprehensive private higher education institution, consisting of the following academic schools:

• Administration and Management
• Architecture and Engineering
• Commerce
• Education
• Fashion
• Humanities
• Information Technology
• Law
• Media and Design
• Policing and Law Enforcement

 Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the delivery of the academic project on the campus / in the mode of delivery.
• Lecture and assess contact and distance learning students in the following qualifications and disciplines/modules.

o   Education and Diversity

o   Educational Psychology

o   Inclusive Education

o   School Management

• Perform the module coordinator (MC) role and responsibilities.
• Compile teaching, learning, and assessment materials.
• Use a learning management system independently and/or collaborate to develop and deliver modules.
• Participate in a relevant programme, curriculum, and material development.
• Carry out allocated internal moderation responsibilities.
• Carry out invigilation of venue-based assessments as reasonably required by the Registrar’s Office.
• 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.
• Fulfill all reasonably expected administrative functions relating to the position and as requested by the relevant line manager

 Minimum Requirements

• At least 3 years of teaching and /or lecturing experience in the relevant phase/discipline.
• Knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.
• Experience in curriculum and materials development.
• Experience in online teaching and learning environments.
• Counselling experience of children and/or adults.
• An understanding of inclusive education practices would be an advantage

 Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor of Education Honours or equivalent qualification with relevant study in Inclusive Education and Psychology for Foundation and Intermediate Phases.

 Key Attributes:

• Sound teaching and assessment skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, 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

Assumption Date:        01 March 2025           Closing date for applications: 24 January 2025

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: WATLectACi
4. Applications must be submitted by email to: waterfall-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 21 Jan 09:51, Closing date 28 Jan