Lecturer : Xitsonga Language

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare for and deliver 3 live lectures online in the BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) programme in the following module:

         Xitsonga Home Language 1 – DL Ya
         Language Conversational Xitsonga - DL LCXTS152 - S2a
         Language Conversational Xitsonga - DL LCXTS152 - S2b
         Literacy Xitsonga Home Language 2 - DL XTSLI301   S1a
         Literacy Xitsonga Home Language 2 - XTSLI301 S1b

• Engage with and provide feedback to coordinating lecturers and programme coordinators to improve teaching and learning.
• Assess student work
• Use a learning management system independently and/or work collaboratively to develop and deliver modules.
• Provide feedback to students
• Carry out allocated internal pre-and post-moderation responsibilities.
• Engage with coordinating lecturers on assessments and provide feedback on successes/challenges
• Provide academic support to students.
• Ensure prompt and effective communication with students, colleagues, line managers, and other members of management.
• Consult with students on weekly basis and upon request by students
• Manage students at-risk as per the institutional policies and SOPs.
• Improve the quality of own teaching through the scholarship of teaching and learning; share findings with STADIO teaching community
• Complete all Quality Assurance requirements related to the modules and programmes.
• 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.

Qualification and minimum requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor of Education Honours or equivalent qualification with relevant study in Xitsonga.
• At least three years teaching and/or lecturing experience in the relevant phase and disciplines.
• Experience in curriculum and materials development.
• Experience in online and blended teaching and learning environments.

Knowledge and skills:

• 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.

Posted on 23 Dec 13:20, Closing date 8 Jan