Lecturer: Afrikaans Language (School of Education)

Job description

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lecture and assess contact learning and distance learning students in the BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) and BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching) the following modules:
• Afrikaans Home Language
• Afrikaans First Additional Language
• Language Conversational Afrikaans
• 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 3 years teaching and /or lecturing experience in Afrikaans for the Foundation and Intermediate Phases
• Experience in curriculum and materials development.
• Experience in online and blended teaching and learning environments

Qualification:

• Minimum Bachelor of Education Honours or equivalent qualification with relevant study in Afrikaans Home and First Additional Language

Key Attributes:

• Sound teaching and assessment skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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.
• Strong organizational, time management, and coordination skills with the ability to multi-task, work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.

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: MUSEPR2
4. Applications must be submitted by email to: [email protected]

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 18:55, Closing date 10 Jan