LECTURER - EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Rosebank College, the Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) which is one of the leading private higher education institutions in the country registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training. For over 70 years IIE Rosebank College has delivered quality tertiary education to students across South Africa. Situated in bustling cities, IIE Rosebank College embraces the same vibrant environment which allows over 20 000 students to connect with the heart of the institution. Our exceptional growth is creating a once in a life-time opportunities to suitable incumbents.

Job Purpose

To teach/lecture allocated modules. To engage and prepare students for assessments by tracking module pacers, identifying and supporting at risk students, managing general student administrative support, and developing assessments by engaging with the Central Academic Team. Assisting the Programme Coordinator in tracking and analysing of academic results to evaluate the performance of the module and to identify at risk modules.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and engage students based on module-specific requirements in line with module pacers.
• Manage resources including academic materials and liaising with the Information Centre.
• Update Learning Management System and provide feedback to students.
• Engage and prepare students for assessments, identify at risk students, and develop assessments in accordance with Central Academic Team briefings.
• Monitor student engagement as well as assessment submission with relevant escalation.
• Attend and participate in academic meetings across all faculties.
• Support Part-time Lecturers with faculty requirements.
• Reflect on, review, and analyse student module result.
• Offer academic support to the Programme Coordinator with results analysis and tracking of own modules to assess performance of modules and to identify at risk modules.
• Develop and design Teaching-Learning materials in support of module-specific outcomes.
• Assist with student registration and orientation as required.
• Assist with student registration and orientation as required.
• Research: Conduct scholarly disciplinary based or SOTL Research and deliver set research outputs according to institution / Brands research targets and contribute to the Brands Teaching-Learning practice; or
• Academic Professional Development: complete a set number of academic professional development interventions per academic cycle (one year) that contribute to the improvement of the Brands Teaching-Learning practice and personal professional academic status.

Minimum Requirements

• BEd Honours degree in Early Childhood Development.
• BEd in Early Childhood Development.
• 1 to 3 years of industry-specific experience in area of specialisation.
• A minimum of 3 years lecturing experience.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Teaching and Learning theory and interventions.
• The ability to provide student support services.
• The ability to work with and learn more about digitalized academic platforms.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Working Hours

Classes are scheduled between 08h00am until 17h00pm, Monday to Friday.

Salary

Market related.

Enquiries

For Enquiries, please feel free to contact Nelson Mandela Bay Campus HRO on +27 41 101 1985

We are an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.