English Lecturer: Foundation Programmes at Pearson

The Main Purpose Of The Pre-degree Foundation Programme Is To Prepare Students To Succeed In Their Degree Studies

• To lecture Bridging English (Language) on the Pre-degree Foundation programme including
• Language, Literature, Poetry, Film Study, development of academic writing skills, oral skills, comprehension, vocabulary development,
• To support development of English language competency in an Academic Support context
• To monitor and assist the academic and personal development of the students on the programme
• To assist in the administration and departmental affairs and activities as required by the Programme Head

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lecturing and tutoring
• Setting and marking of assessments
• Preparation of notes and additional study materials
• Quality Assurance of material at main campus and the remote campuses
• General administration
• General academic administration

Pearson is committed to the principles of employment equity and in accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan; preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and subsequent amendments thereto.

Qualifications

Minimum qualification:

• A relevant honors degree (preferably with English or English Literature);
• TEFL or TESOL or similarqualifications and/or experience with second language students will be anadvantage
• A relevant higher degree oreducation qualification such as Post Graduate qualification in education (e.g.HDE, PGCE, PGCHE) or Honours will be an advantage

Experience:

• Lecturing or teaching experience is essential
• Knowledge of higher education practices and processes
• Blended learning experience will be an advantage