Direct Reporting Line: Head of Engineering
Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).
The IIE Varsity College, Cape Town Campus is seeking an Independent Contractor - Lecturer to strengthen the teaching and learning capacity in the School of Engineering for Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering – BEng Civil in the following discipline for the 2025 academic year:
Semester 1
Geotechnical Engineering
Rural and Urban Infrastructure
Structural Engineering
Water Engineering
Civil Engineering Design
Society and Practice
Engineering Materials
Key Performance Areas:
Preparation, and conducting of lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars
Providing study guidance, learning support, consultation and mentoring of students
Initiation and development of module materials, including online and web-based materials
Marking and grading of student assessments
Module coordination and quality assurance
A range of administrative functions connected to the discipline and modules being taught
Involvement in relevant committees, workshops, task groups and other activities
Other duties commensurate to the position as required.
Other Job Requirements:
Demonstrated capability to lecture, conduct tutorials and seminars at tertiary level in an effective manner in the core courses stipulated at the highest academic level
Expertise in e-learning programs such as Blackboard and Moodle
Up-to-date knowledge of curriculum areas being taught at the highest academic level
Demonstrated capacity to design, set and evaluate assessments at the appropriate level for the courses stipulated
High level of communication skills in verbal, written and electronic modes; and
Proven high-level administrative abilities.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Master's degree in the specified discipline/s.
Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
3 years' lecturing experience in a similar higher education role at a tertiary institution.
Working Conditions:
Please note that this is an Independent Contractor role
Positions are part-time, with lectures taking place between 08:00 and 18:00.
Must reside in Cape Town
Applicants must be available to lecture for 2 -3 days (business hours) within a week for the duration of the semester.
The IIE's Varsity College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.
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