Lecturer - (7411) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum requirements: Lecturer

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting or equivalent Master’s qualification.
• At least two (2) years’ relevant lecturing experience in Higher Education

Recommended: Lecturer

• An underpinning undergraduate qualification in Finance, Accounting or related field/discipline.
• Ability to teach finance and accounting subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Knowledge of the higher education landscape in SA
• Evidence of research and publications
• Knowledge and experience of hybrid models of teaching and learning (FtF and online learning)

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Key Performance Areas/Principal Accountabilities: (Summarise the principal results expected from the position)

• Teaching and Learning: Lectures both undergraduate and postgraduate subjects within the field of Marketing. Develops subject guides in compliance with University policies. Uses appropriate teaching and learning methods, practices and technologies. Develops learning materials for students. Assists students with challenges in understanding the subject content and manages the appointment of tutors and/or mentors.
• Academic Management - Development and Implementation of the department and faculty strategic goals in line with the institutional
• strategic goals. Represent the department at various committees (A member of the Faculty Executive, Senate and other faculty committee'
• Financial management and management of the budget
• Administration - Assists with the registration of students. Administer student attendance registers, assessment records and uploads learners' results to the Marks Administration System. Set and conduct formative assessments. Examine and moderate summative assessments. Reports progress on curriculum developments.
• Community Service & Outreach - Contributes to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into the curriculum.
• Counselling - Provides academic counselling and mentoring to learners. Identify students at risk & implement mitigation strategies.
• Quality Assurance - Contributes to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and the submission of relevant documents, as requested. Monitors the impact of QA recommendations within the department and implements appropriate interventions.
• Recruitment / Admissions / Marketing - Contributes to the planning for "Open Day” and attends CPUT’s "Open Day" event.
• Personal / Professional Development - Keeps abreast with current developments in their field of study and its curricula implications. Keeps abreast with developments of professional conduct within the University. Register as a member of professional bodies to remain at the cutting edge of their discipline. Regularly engages in current professional development and other skills development activities.
• Human Resources Management - Subscribes to and abides by the University performance management system and identify training needs for personal career development.
• Industry Advisory Board and Partnerships - Liaise with commerce and industry regarding Experiential Training, new techniques / technologies and research projects.
• Mentoring – Contribute towards the development of junior academic staff. Guidance of staff (mentor). Creative assistance/rendering of assistance on all aspects of learning material/curriculum development (content, presentation, preparation of student guides, equipment, etc.). Assistance with the presentation of seminars and workshops/work sessions. Guidance and assistance to lecturers to lecturers in subject field.
• Research - Conducts research, supervise and conduct lectures with post-graduate students, publishes regularly e.g., journal articles, books, chapters in books. Keeps abreast of professional literature. Attends local/national conferences to present research
• Health & Safety - Ensure compliance with university health and safety rules and regulations

Competencies

• Adaptability and flexibility to higher education environment
• Coaching & mentoring of learners / students
• Effective communication (verbal and written) skills with students and staff
• Good interpersonal and time management skills
• Learner / student–centric focused
• Effective teaching/presentation/facilitation skills
• Managing / balancing work commitments
• Professional knowledge and research endeavours
• Quality orientation and good work standards
• Continuous learning and professional development
• Planning and organizing skills
• Computer literacy skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook and Online Learner Management System
• Displays excellent self-management skills and the motivation to work without extensive supervision