ACADEMIC: at Mancosa

About the position

Introduction

An academic is responsible for ensuring high-quality academic delivery, assessment, curriculum development, and student support across designated modules. This role supports the academic mission of MANCOSA by driving excellence in teaching and learning, enhancing the student learning experience, contributing to research and community engagement, and maintaining academic standards in line with institutional policies and strategies.

Duties & Responsibilities

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

Academic Delivery

• Facilitate modules via webinars or face-to-face sessions.
• Ensure alignment with MANCOSA's Teaching and Learning Strategy.
• Develop high-quality academic content for the Learner Management System (LMS)
• Quality assurance and sign-off of allocated modules
• Respond to student queries within 24 hours via the "Ask the Lecturer" platform.

Assessments

• Set, mark, and moderate assessments for allocated modules.
• Ensure quality assurance and sign-off of all assessments.
• Participate in AVC and pre-/post-assessment moderation processes.

Curriculum Development

• Review and update module guides; ensure consistency across academic materials.
• Contribute to curriculum enhancements and documentation.
• Write, moderate, or update module guides (remuneration applicable after first instance).

Student Learning Experience

• Manage daily academic operations for assigned modules.
• Develop innovative teaching methods to enhance student engagement.
• Monitor student progress and provide academic support.

Research, Scholarship, and Community Engagement

• Undertake and lead research projects with measurable academic and community impact.
• Supervise honours and master's students.
• Engage in collaborative community initiatives.
• Conduct research activities, including assessing Student Applications for ethical clearance

Desired Experience & Qualification

QUALIFICATION

• Essential qualification : Masters degree specialising in Information Technology(NQF Level 9),
• Preferred qualification: Relevant Master's degree at NQF Level 9

ESSENTIAL

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in higher Education as an Academic / in academic management

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Demonstrate high-quality academic knowledge
• Provide guidance in the evolving education spectrum
• Leading and Decision-making
• Conflict Resolution and Co operating
• Analysing and Interpreting
• Creating and Conceptualising
• Organising and Executing
• Adapting and Coping
• Enterprising and performing
• Digital Literacy

ADVANTAGES

• 3-5 years relevant academic or academic management experience working
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Learner Management System administration/coordination
• Higher Education Academic Management background

GENERAL

To demonstrate academic acumen and provide relevant expertise within the scope of "Enter area of specialisation / programme name"