Lecturer - Afrikaans

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Lecture and assess contact learning and distance learning students in the BEd (foundation phase teaching)      and the BEd (intermediate phaset teaching) programmes in the following modules:

- Afrikaans home language (AHL100)
- Afrikaans home language for foundation phase 2 (AHLF200)
- Teaching home language Afrikaans (THLA201)
- Language conversational Afrikaans (LCA152)
- Afrikaans home language for intermediate phase 2 (AHLI300)

• 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 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.
• Fulfil all reasonably expected administrative functions relating to the position and as requested by the relevant line manager.

Requirements:

• Sound teaching and assessment skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisation, administration, 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

Knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding of the subject matter as well as work-based learning (teaching practice).
• Experience in curriculum and materials development.
• Experience in online teaching and learning environments will be an advantage.

Minimum requirements:

• At least three years of teaching and /or lecturing experience in the relevant phase/disciplines.
• Must be in possession of a relevant teaching qualification.
• Minimum bachelor of education honours or equivalent qualification with relevant study in Afrikaans teaching and teaching practice.

Posted on 17 Jun 13:23, Closing date 25 Jun