Lecturer (Extended Curriculum Program) Fixed 5-year contract - (6771) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Purpose

• To contribute to curriculum development and to teach various subject areas in Marketing in the Extended Curriculum Programme. Support the department and faculty to enhance the effectiveness of the academic project, including academic initiatives, community engagement, coordination of work integrated learning and to undertake research and supervision of postgraduate students.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Educational requirements:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Commerce/ Marketing or equivalent master’s qualification.
• At least two (2) years’ relevant lecturing experience in Higher Education

RECOMMENDED:

• An underpinning undergraduate qualification in Marketing or related qualification.
• 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

• Teaching and Learning: Lectures Marketing and related subjects. 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- Contributes to policy making. Sets annual objectives pertaining to academic programmes. Review teaching and learning. Contributes to the development of academic related decision -making. Acts as course leader. Contributes to management of tutor activities. Sets annual objectives pertaining to academic subjects and review teaching and learning practices.
• Administration - Keeps the attendance registrar and personal progress reports on the syllabus developments. Records learners’ results. Assists with the registration of students. To supervise tests and examinations. Examine and moderate assessments and examinations.
• Community Service & Outreach- Contributes to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into curriculum.
• 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 marketing, recruitment and admission as per the university strategies.
• 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 Work Integrated Learning, new techniques / technologies, and research projects.
• 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

Competencies

• Adaptability
• Coaching
• Communication
• Continuous learning
• Learner focus
• Developing learners
• Formal presentation
• Gaining commitment
• Managing work
• Professional knowledge
• Work standards
• Leadership
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizing skills

Closing Date

16/7/2023