Lecturer: Business and Information Administration [ECP Post 2-year contract] - (7007) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Purpose

• The purpose of the position is to develop students with specific core knowledge, skills and career training in Business and Information Administration, who become lifelong learners and engaged citizens.
• The lecturer is involved in the management and lecturing subjects such as Business Information Systems, Business Administration; Business Applications in a Higher Education Environment and to provide additional support for undergraduate and postgraduate learners that will become competent in administration and business application programs in the office environment.
• The department is interested in an experienced senior lecturer with knowledge of Business and Information Administration modules at the Higher Education Level.  
• The position requires proven management, academic and student support skills with a Master’s degree relevant to Business and Information Administration or Office Management and Technology

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Master’s degree in either Business and Information Administration, Information Systems or Management
• Minimum two (2) years of teaching experience within a higher education environment.

Recommended:

• An underpinning Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration or Management or Office Management and Technology. Focus on teaching computer practical courses.
• Research and supervision as well as publication experience are recommended.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Teaching and Learning: Lectures both undergraduate and postgraduate subjects such as Business Information Systems, Business Administration and Research Methodology within the field of BIA. Compiles subject guides in compliance with University rules. Uses appropriate teaching methods, practices, and technologies. Develops learning materials for students. Assists students with problems in learning and appointment of tutors / mentors. Workload allocation may change according to departmental / faculty needs as determined by the Head of Department.
• Accreditation - Adhere to Council of Higher Education accreditation policy and procedures.
• Academic Management- Sets annual objectives pertaining to academic subjects and review teaching and learning practices.
• Administration - Assists with the registration of students. Administer student attendance registrar, assessment records and uploads learners' results. Examine and moderate assessments and examinations. Reports progress on the syllabus developments.
• Community Service & Outreach- Contributes to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into curriculum.
• Counseling - Provides counseling and mentoring to learners.
• Quality Assurance - Contributes to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents. 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 "Open Day".
• Personal / Professional Development - Keeps abreast with developments in the field of study and their implications for curriculum. Keeps abreast with developments of professional conduct within the University. Register as a member of professional bodies to keep abreast of all developments. Engages in current professional developments activities.
• Human Resources Management- Adhere to University performance management system and identify training needs for career development.
• Industry Advisory Board and Partnerships - Liaise with commerce and industry on Experiential Training, new techniques /
• technologies, and research projects.
• Mentoring – Contribute towards development of academic staff. Guidance of staff (mentor). Creative assistance/rendering of assistance on all aspects of learning material development (content, presentation, preparation of student guides, equipment, etc.). Assistance with the presentation of seminars and workshops/work sessions. Guidance and assistance to lecturers
• Guidance and assistance to lecturers in subject field.
• Research - Conducts research, supervise and lecture to post graduate students, publishes research articles. Keeps abreast of professional literature.
• Health & Safety - Ensure compliance with University health and safety rules and regulations