Lecturer - English

Location:	Pretoria, Centurion, Centurion Highveld
Remote work:	Only remote work
Education level:	Honours
Job level:	Senior
Job policy:	Employment Equity position
Type:	Temporary
Company:	STADIO Higher Education

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

Stadio (Pty) Ltd is inviting applications for a contract Lecturer for a period of 1 year and 4 months.

Key roles and responsibilities: 

• Lecture and assess distance learning students in Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE): Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching programme in the following modules:

• Teaching English Home Language Senior Phase 1 (Semester 2)
• Teaching English Home Language Senior Phase 2 (Semester 1)
• Teaching English First Additional Language Senior Phase 1 (Semester 1)
• Teaching English First Additional Language Senior Phase 1 (Semester 2)
• Teaching English First Additional Language Senior Phase 2 (Semester 1)
• Teaching English First Additional Language 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.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements | Qualifications:

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

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.

Assumption Date: 01 August 2024

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 you are applying for in the header of the email.

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.

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 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Posted on 24 Jun 12:51, Closing date 5 Jul