Lecturer- Humanities (Psychology) at Emeris College

• Emeris, National Office has a vacancy for a Lecturer- Humanities (Psychology)
• This position may be based at either our Cape Town, Durban North or Waterfall (Midrand) National Office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Qualification-related and discipline-related academic leadership, management, and governance

Leadership

• Responsible for the curriculum leadership, development, and alignment of a qualification(s) and discipline(s). This includes qualification and discipline design, module development and ensuring programme/s meet academic requirements.
• Accountable for the timeous development, quality assurance and maintenance of fit-for-purpose, up-to-date curricula and the planning of the learning experience across the assigned qualification(s) and discipline(s).
• Create a curriculum that is innovative, forward-thinking, and meets stakeholder needs and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for curriculum innovation and enhancements relevant to the assigned qualification(s) and discipline(s) and according to institutional requirements and development cycles.
• Provide guidance and input to the ACE Instructional Designers on the design of learning experiences and assessments suitable to the discipline.
• Ensure subject matter experts (SMEs) and experience designers to ensure curricula align with industry needs and offer positive learning experiences.
• Manage Module Leads nationally in the implementation of module material and assessments within the qualification(s) and discipline(s).
• Integrate academic citizenship in curricula.
• Integrate the Institutional and Faculty Academic Community Engagement (CE) strategy in curricula.
• Lead, in collaboration with campus teams and campus management, to co-ordinate and plan resource allocation for running a successful programme (e.g. prescribed books, equipment and facilities needed, qualification and discipline-related initiatives and interventions).
• Prepare evidence-based motivations for changes to current curricula to serve at Faculty Board meetings and maintain accurate records of any curriculum changes.
• Accountable for and track student performance in designated programs and modules, offering specialist input for necessary interventions.
• Analyse feedback and data driven evidence to develop and communicate problem-solving strategies as needed.
• Sustain a community of practice (CoP) for engaging campus and other stakeholders and fostering collaboration.
• Participate in key governance structures and committees as required.
• Contribute towards development, implementation and monitoring of all Institutional policies.
• Maintain academic standards and curriculum integrity through continuous engagement and capacity building.
• Host yearly Qualification Communities of Practice (QCoP) meetings with stakeholders such as lecturers and other stakeholders.
• Review the development and implementation of the qualification- and discipline-specific curriculum, subject to the policies and governance procedures of the institution.
• Provide expertise to the national marketing and sales teams.
• Review qualification and discipline-specific marketing material.
• Establish and maintain effective interaction between the campuses and the Faculty National team concerning the assigned qualification(s) and discipline(s).
• Acts as the interface between the ACE Quality Assurance Team, the National and Campus Academic teams and, where applicable, Operations teams.
• Perform other relevant duties as may be required and mutually agreed upon.

Governance and quality management

• Provide quality assurance for all curriculum-related content.
• Conduct programme reviews and SAQA comparisons.
• Prepare self-evaluation reports on the designated qualifications and modules as required.
• Analyse and provide responses to Quality Assurance feedback such as Programme Reviews and external moderation reports and provide evidence-based guidance relevant to the qualification(s) and discipline(s).
• Identify external moderators and address their feedback on assessment instruments and final evaluations.
• Identify moderators for the designated qualification(s) and discipline modules, review and address moderators' feedback on assessment instruments and final evaluations, and advise problem-solving strategies in collaboration with Module Leaders,as relevant and required.
• Track changes to curricula over time and action necessary changes in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that the qualification and discipline curricula meet industry needs, given external and internal stakeholder inputs.
• Continuously track local and global developments that inform and ensure delivery of relevant and current curricula.
• Review contents and assessments to ensure quality and alignment with NQF level and curriculum.
• Act as a central point for resolving all material and assessment queries and escalate these as required, in conjunction with the Faculty Manager and National Academic Operations.
• Analyse, respond or provide advice on assessment queries and incidents when requested, escalating when needed.

Management and administration

• In collaboration with the Heads of Discipline and Deputy Dean(s), identify Module Leads and SMEs/ module and assessment developers.
• Oversee all modules across the qualification, and delegate briefing and monitoring of SMEs/ module and assessment developers to Head of Disciplines where appropriate.
• Accountable for the timely delivery of curriculum contents and assessments.
• Support, respond to, and/or escalate academic incidents related to assessment, in conjunction with the Faculty Manager.
• Provide input on academic calendars, timetable planning, and assessment structures.
• Review qualification guides in collaboration with Faculty Managers to ensure seamless delivery of qualifications.
• Guide lecturer requirements and approve lecturers on the Academic Approval system when required, ensuring appropriate experience and qualifications.
• Review and workflow assigned assessments, module contents, and administrative processes.

Campus support

• Provides campus support in matters related to academics and issues that may impact students' and lecturers' experience of the assigned qualification(s), discipline(s), and associated modules.
• Serve as a liaison between campuses and the Faculty to ensure effective coordination of the assigned qualification, discipline, and or modules, distance) on a cyclical basis within the discipline.
• Work with Module Leads to guide module lecturers nationally in the implementation of module material and assessments.
• Accountable for and track student performance in collaboration with relevant Faculty National team members, Teaching and Learning Managers, Module Leads, and Campus team members, in the designated qualification(s) and discipline(s).
• Advise on and assist with the development of qualification- and or discipline-specific interventions as needed.
• Support capacity building on campuses by providing training, mentorship, and academic and research development initiatives.
• Deliver lectures, guest lectures, and supervision (contact and or distance) on a cyclical basis to maintain engagement with students and faculty.
• Guide Module Leads and module lecturers nationwide in implementing module materials, assessments, and curriculum best practices related to the field.
• Actively participate in a CoP, collaborating with campus staff, operations, student experience teams, teaching and learning departments, and other stakeholders.
• Provide expert guidance to campuses in selecting, approving, and developing teaching teams and teaching strategies within the relevant qualification(s) and discipline(s), in conjunction with Module Leads where applicable.
• Orientate campuses on new qualification- and discipline-related developments and trends.
• Present and facilitate Qualification Communities of Practice (QCoPs) for assigned qualification(s).
• Provide input into, attend, and support other HoQs in QCoPs where the assigned discipline(s) appear.

Research output

• Produce research outputs as agreed, aligning with career progression and postgraduate studies.

Professional relationships and scholarship

• Contribute to the development of the institution’s research culture within the allocated qualification(s) and discipline(s).
• Actively engage in and contribute to the IIE/brand/faculty’s research initiatives, including research seminars and workshop programs.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to continuous learning.
• Establish and sustain relationships with industry professionals and academics to enhance collaboration and knowledge exchange within the qualification(s) and discipline(s).
• Practice scholarship by engaging with/in professional bodies, conferences, external partner faculty boards, external moderation and review panels, and committees.
• Contribute to institutional activities, including seminars and workshop programs, to support academic and professional development.
• Build the qualification and discipline through the sharing of knowledge such as opinion pieces and informal talks.

Minimum Educational Requirement:

• Master’s degree (NQF9) in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
• Doctoral Degree (NQF10) (qualified or in progress) in Psychology.
• Ideal: Registration with HPCSA as Clinical/Counselling Psychologist 

Minimum Work Requirement:

• Minimum of 3-5 years Lecturing or teaching assistant experience (full or part-time) in the institutional context, or in a comparable public or private post-school provider. 3 years work experience in an appropriate area of specialisation, depending on the nature of the qualification
• 1-2 years suitable experience in writing curriculum, material and assessment for student learning to enhance the student journey.
• 3 years experience operating in a higher education regulatory environment.
• 3 years Experience with online curriculum delivery systems and educational technology.
• 1-3 Proven supervision, research, and publication experience or potential in a relevant discipline(s).

Deadline:8th March,2026