Lecturer: Adult and Community Education and Training, Teacher Professional Development (TPD), Faculty of Education - (6817) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Purpose

• Teach on the new Advanced Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training Teaching (ACETT) in the department.
• Teach on the existing Postgraduate Certificate in Education and the Advanced Diploma in Technical, Vocational Education and Training programmes (ADTVT)
• Conduct research and produce output in ACETT and post school education

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements: Lecturer

• A relevant M.Ed degree
• A relevant teaching qualification
• At least two (2) years' relevant experience in teaching at tertiary level or five (5) years' relevant experience in adult and community education contexts (e.g., community college) or an ACETT related working environment
• Knowledge and experience of the Adult and Community Education sector.
• Knowledge of educational policy and practice relating to post school education

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Preparation of programme accreditation and registration documents
• Teaching and administration of subjects, concomitant with expertise, experience, and qualifications
• Placement and evaluation of students in community colleges or related contexts for the work integrated learning (WIL/ teaching practice) component of their programme.
• Research in related field and post graduate supervision
• Teaching
• Curriculum development and the development of learning materials
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Academic development and administration
• Assessment and Quality assurance
• Networking with community colleges and related stakeholders
• Community engagement
• Coaching and mentoring of staff
• Learner focused
• Meticulous planning and organizing skills
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department
• Knowledge and experience of the hybrid models of teaching and learning (face-to-face and online learning)

Competencies

• Excellent teaching skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Research skills
• Good presentation skills
• Strong learner focus
• Adaptability
• Interpersonal skills
• Good administrative and organizational skills (recording keeping, etc.)
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Time management skills
• Computer literacy
• Experience in research and development
• Technical and Professional Knowledge and skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the latest technologies and developments in the field of Education