Academic: Mathematics Education Teaching Specialisation at Mancosa

Job Description

Core Purpose

To provide academic leadership and facilitation of teaching and learning within the Mathematics Education Specialisation.

Core Functions

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

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in the specialisation area.
• At least 2/3 years lecturing experience; lecturing Mathematics Education.
• School based experience, teaching CAPS.
• Demonstrate research engagement over last 3 years.

Related Knowledge, Competencies, and Skills

• 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.