Lecturer (Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis) at Mancosa

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: Lecturer Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis

CORE PURPOSE

To provide Academic Leadership, Strategic insights of the sector and overall Programme quality Management across a range of Undergraduate/Postgraduate education programmes

Description

CORE FUNCTIONS AND JOB ROLE

The successful candidate will be appointed to offer their Information Technology expertise in the area of Business Analysis to Facilitate academic content and ensure overall academic delivery of the IT programmes
Provide students one on one academic consultation support
Design both formative and summative assessments
Grade assessments and provide stakeholder feedback
Potentially serve as a Head of School/ Programme Coordinator/ Module Coordinator
Identify students at-risk and execute pastoral care
Undertake programme and quality management administrative tasks
Ongoing research and analysis to identify required updates and additions to the IT programmes curriculum
Provide information to assist with the implementation and maintenance of accreditation with various quality assurance bodies and professional bodies
A combination of analysis and reporting as well as hands-on application in order to ensure alignment to industry standards and academic relevance
Conduct reviews and updates of IT Modules to ensure alignment to industry norms
Ensure Modules /programmes remain relevant to both local and international industry expectations and the quality of student experience is highly rewarding
Review and manage student academic performance
Promote multi stakeholder engagement towards programme advancement
Advocate, promote and advance the institutions IT programmes offerings to industry.
Responsible for design, development and maintenance of teaching and learning materialCORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE
Various Academic Committee memberships
Verification and review of RPL applications
Verification and review of Credit Accumulation Transfer application

Minimum Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

An appropriate doctoral level qualification or specialist Masters level qualification

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

5 years' academic experience
Demonstrate research engagement over last 3 years
Be familiar with distance and online education
Be familiar with using learning management systems
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 ADVANTAGES
Specialist in Business Analysis and Programming GENERAL
Maintain professional relationships with students, academics, and support staff.
Work collaboratively in a multi-cultural environment and contribute towards Mancosa vision and Mission
Be a creative problem solver and a lifelong learner who is resilient and can adapt to changing circumstances
Work autonomously under pressure and possibly weekends based on student's needs

Desired Skills