Contract Lecturer – Education Studies Module (AdvDip TVT)

Job description

Background

STADIO is a multi-campus higher education institution with a national footprint, as well as hosting a number of 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:

• Lecture and assess distance learning students in the Advanced Diploma in Technical & Vocational Teaching in one or more of the following modules:
  >Delivering a vocational curriculum and navigating assessment protocols
  >Understanding general pedagogic principles and theories
  >Psychology of Education in a Vocational Context
  >Reflections on the vocational context
  >Sociology of the South African Vocational Context
  >Designing a signature pedagogy in a vocational context
  >Teaching in a vocational field – defining a vocational pedagogy
  >WIL – Workplace-based learning
• Perform the role and responsibilities of a lecturer.
• Compile teaching, learning, and assessment materials.
• Use a learning management system independently and/or work collaboratively to develop and deliver modules.
• Provide academic support to students.
• Complete all Quality Assurance requirements related to the modules and programmes.
• 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 | Qualifications:

• At least 5 years teaching and/or lecturing experience in the tertiary (TVET) sector in the relevant phases and disciplines.
• Minimum Bachelor (Honours) or equivalent qualification with relevant study in a vocational subject.
• PGCE or other relevant professional teaching qualification
• Experience in online and blended teaching and learning environments.
• A strong background in subject content of the relevant module(s).
• Clear understanding of the TVET sector.

Key Attributes:

• 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.
• Ability to work remotely and flexible hours.

Posted on 26 Nov 12:52, Closing date 3 Dec