Academic: English Teaching Specialisation

Academic: English Teaching Specialisation

Listing reference: manco_000578 Listing status: Online Apply by: 22 August 2024

Position summary

Job category: Others: Education and Training Location: Durban Contract: Fixed Term Contract EE position: Yes

Introduction

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate Education qualifications, has the following vacancy available. School of Education CORE PURPOSE To provide academic leadership, teaching and to facilitate learning within the English language Specialisation. CORE FUNCTIONS

1. To facilitate both face to face and online lectures.
2. Provide students one on one academic consultation for support.
3. Design both formative and summative assessments.
4. Review and moderate curriculum and assessments.
5. Grade assessments and provide stakeholder feedback.
6. Potentially serve as a Programme Coordinator/Module Coordinator.
7. Undertake programme and module reviews.
8. Assist with activities in the iTEACHlab.
9. Assist with activities of the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) department.
10. Develop short learning programmes (SLPs).
11. Active involvement in research and publishing.
12. Identify students at-risk and execute constant pastoral care.
13. Undertake programme and quality management administrative tasks as required.
14. Serve as subject matter expert (SME) in the English language Specialisation for content resource development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. A Master’s Degree in the specialisation area and working towards a related PhD.
2. At least 2/3 years lecturing experience; lecturing English First language.
3. Experience in Inclusive Education, Gender Studies or School Governance.
4. School based teaching experience, teaching CAPS.
5. Demonstrate research engagement over the last 3 years.

RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

1. Be familiar with distance and online education.
2. Be familiar with using an online learning management system (LMS).
3. Have a working knowledge of the South African Higher Education regulatory framework.
4. Must be able to work within pre-determined time frames and deadlines.
5. Must be able to speak confidently and demonstrate professionalism.
6. Must be a collegial team player.
7. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Internet and Email).
8. Excellent writing and reporting skills.
9. Possess a high level of ethics and confidentiality.

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