Lecturer: Teacher Professional Development (TPD), Faculty of Education - (6821) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Purpose

Teach on the various programmes in the department. They are the following:

• Postgraduate Certificate in Education
• Advanced Diploma in Technical, Vocational Education and Training (ADTVT) and:
• the Advanced Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training Teaching (ACETT).
• Conduct research and produce output in TVET, ACETT, Further Education and Training 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 at school level or relevant experience in a TVET /ACET related working environment.
• Knowledge of the FET/ TVET/ACET sector
• Knowledge of educational policy and practice related to Further Education and Training.

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 schools/ industry/community for the WIL (teaching practice) component of their programme
• Research in related field and post graduate supervision
• Teaching
• Curriculum development and other learning materials
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Academic development and administration
• Assessment and Quality assurance
• Networking with schools/TVET and community colleges and other stakeholders
• Community engagement
• Coaching and mentoring of staff
• Learner focus
• 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