Expression of Interest : B.Ed Honours in Learning Support

Varsity College and IIE MSA are educational brands 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 OPPORTUNITY

The IIE Varsity College and IIE MSA are seeking academics to lecture on specialised learning support modules on the Bachelor of Education Honours in Learning Support.

Job Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is the delivery of effective facilitation/lecturing on qualifications and all associated academic activities such as student engagement and support that will promote student success and learning.

Key Performance Areas

• Lecturing/Facilitation
• Marking
• Student support
• Research Supervision

Competencies Required

• Communications skills
• Organisational skills
• Time management

Minimum Qualification :

• Masters in Education or a Masters degree in the cognate field (has a focus on learning support/inclusive education/educational psychology)

Ideal:

• Doctor of Philosophy (with a focus on learning support/inclusive education/educational psychology)

Work Experience

• Lecturing/tutoring experience in Initial Teacher Education Programmes (NQF 7) with a minimum of two years experience

Alternatively :

• Work experience as a teacher with experience in learning support/inclusive education/educational psychology

The IIE's Varsity College and IIE MSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference will be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.