About the position
Introduction
MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available: Academic: English Teaching Specialisation
Description
CORE PURPOSE To provide academic leadership, teaching and to facilitate learning within the English language Specialisation CORE FUNCTIONS • To facilitate both face to face and online lectures • Provide students one on one academic consultation for support • Design both formative and summative assessments • Review and moderate curriculum and assessments • Grade assessments and provide stakeholder feedback • Potentially serve as a Programme Coordinator/ Module Coordinator • Undertake programme and module reviews • Active involvement in research and publishing • Supervise postgraduate research • Identify students at-risk and execute constant pastoral care • Undertake programme and quality management administrative tasks as required• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) in the English language Specialisation for content resource development
Minimum Requirements
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS · A Master’s Degree in the specialisation area and working towards a related PhD· At least 2/3 years lecturing experience; lecturing English First language· School based teaching experience, teaching CAPS· Demonstrate research engagement over last 3 years
RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS • Be familiar with distance and online education • Be familiar with using an online learning management system (LMS)• Have a working knowledge of the South African Higher Education regulatory framework • Must be able to work within pre-determined time frames and deadlines • Must be able to speak confidently and demonstrate professionalism • Must be a collegial team player • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Internet and Email) • Excellent writing and reporting skills • Possess a high level of ethics and confidentiality• Driver’s license required for Work Integrated Learning
Desired Skills:
- Distance and online education
- Learning management system
- Pre-determined time frames
- Deadlines
