Lecturer - Teaching Practice and Education Studies

Location:	Centurion, Krugersdorp
Education level:	Honours
Job level:	Junior/Mid
Type:	Contract
Company:	STADIO Higher Education

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Lecture and assess contact learning and distance learning students in the Advanced Diploma (Technical and Vocational Teaching) programme(s) the following modules:

o   Reflections on the vocational context

o   WIL - Teaching practice

o   Psychology of Educational in a Vocational Context

• 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.

o   Designing a signature pedagogy in a vocational context 

o   WIL - Workplace-based learning

o   Teaching in a vocational field - defining a vocational pedagogy

• 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.

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.
• Willingness to work when required on Saturdays.

Minimum requirements/qualifications:

Minimum Bachelor of Education Honours or equivalent qualification with relevant study in education, pedagogy and teaching practice

• At least three years teaching and/or lecturing experience in the vocational sector in the relevant phases and disciplines.
• Experience in curriculum and materials development.
• Experience in online and blended teaching and learning environments.

Posted on 23 May 13:47, Closing date 1 Jul