Direct Reporting Line: Head of HumanitiesVarsity 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, Westville Campus has a vacancy for a Lecturer: Humanities and Social Sciences.Duties and Responsibilities:Lecturing
Lecture on programmes (must lecture on an IIE qualification) across various modes of delivery where relevant.
Marking of assessments and feedback to students in subjects lectured. May be required to internally moderate assessments scripts that fall within their subject fields, where necessary across IIE sites of delivery.
Lecturer Development and Support
Assist in lecturer development and support processes and procedures. This may include conducting peer reviews, facilitating workshops and one-on-one consultations.
Lecturer and Material Development and Support
Assist with the development of assessments and other learning material as required.
Student Development & Support
Championing/leading and managing academic development and support for a specific programme and its students.
Tracking student success and implementing support interventions where required.
Research & Scholarship
The incumbent is required to promote a culture of scholarship within their practice, discipline and campus/team and is also required to contribute towards IIE Varsity College achieving its annual research output targets.
Competencies Required:
Superior communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage work and self proactively.
Able to demonstrate a proven track record of effective teaching in subject area based on a reflective practice.
Able to demonstrate the ability to manage relationships with managers and staff effectively in terms of motivation, quality and performance.
Passion for Customer Service.
Experience in the use of technology to enhance learning is an added advantage.
Minimum Education Requirements:
Relevant Master's qualification in Psychology
HPCSA Registered
Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
Minimum of 3-5 years teaching and learning experience (in Higher Education)
Postgraduate supervision (Advantageous)
Research output (Advantageous)
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday : 08:00 - 17:00
Salary:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Application Response:
Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.
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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