Lecturer

Job description

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lecture and assess distance learning students in the Bachelor of Education Foundation Phase programs for the following modules:

o   CDN402 Curriculum Design S2a

o   CDN402 Curriculum Design S2b

o   EDD401 Education and Diversity S2a

o   RES472 Introduction to Research S2b

• Perform the role and responsibilities of a lecturer
• Engage with and provide feedback to coordinating lecturers and programme coordinators to improve teaching and learning
• 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.
• 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.
• Improve the quality of own teaching through the scholarship of teaching & learning

Qualification and Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Education Minimum Honours or equivalent qualification with relevant studies in Curriculum Development, Inclusive Education or Education Studies.
• At least 3 years teaching and/or lecturing experience in the following modules: Curriculum Design, Introduction to Research, Education and Diversity
• Experience in curriculum and materials development.
• Experience in online and blended teaching and learning environments.
• Good subject matter expertise.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Sound teaching and assessment skills.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to cope with change.
• Willingness to work when required on Saturdays.
• Proficient in utilising digital tools/platforms and educational software to enhance teaching, learning, and student engagement.
• Extensive marking and assessment experience within the higher education environment
• Strong administrative capabilities, including effective management of live documents and collaborative platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Posted on 03 Feb 14:57, Closing date 11 Feb