Contract Lecturer – Teaching Natural Sciences

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 Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE): Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching programme in the following modules:
  >Teaching Natural Science Senior Phase 1 (Semester 1)
  >Teaching Natural Science Senior Phase 2 (Semester 2)
• 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.
• 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:

• At least 5 years relevant subject teaching experience in the relevant phase/band and discipline.
• Relevant higher education lecturing experience will be an advantage.
• Experience in curriculum and materials development.
• Experience in online teaching and learning environments will be an advantage

 Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor of Education Honours or equivalent qualification.
• Undergraduate qualification must include the relevant PGCE specialisation.

 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.
• Access to stable and fast internet access.
• Flexibility to work in the evenings and on weekends.

Posted on 26 Nov 11:29, Closing date 3 Dec