nGap Lecturer: Sports Management - (7187) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Sport Management / Marketing Management or equivalent Master’s qualification with a 70% pass or above.
• At least two (2) years’ experience Higher Education
• Knowledge of the higher education landscape in SA Evidence of research and publications

Recommended:

• Registration for Doctoral degree will be an added advantage Contributed to academic initiatives to enhance learning according to the needs of the industry or teaching & learning goals.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Teaching and Learning:  Lectures in both undergraduate and postgraduate subjects primarily within the field of Sport Management / and Marketing Management. Develops subject guides in compliance with university policies. Uses appropriate teaching and learning methods, practices and technologies. Develops learning materials for students. Assists students with challenges in understanding the subject content and manages the appointment of tutors and/or mentors. The ability to use electronic/ digital technologies for teaching, studying and communication.
• Academic Management:  Development and Implementation of the department and faculty strategic goals in line with the institutional strategic goals. Represent the department at various committees (A member of the Faculty Executive, Senate and other faculty committee' Financial management and management of the budget
• Administration:  Assists with the registration of students. Administer student attendance registers, assessment records and uploads learners' results to the Marks Administration System. Set and conduct formative assessments. Examine and moderate summative assessments. Reports progress on curriculum developments. Good communication skills (verbal and written), setting up business meetings and appointments.
• Community Service & Outreach: Contributes to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into the curriculum.
• Counselling - Provides academic counselling and mentoring to learners. Identify students at risk & implement mitigation strategies.
• Quality Assurance: Contributes to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and the submission of relevant documents, as requested. 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 CPUT’s "Open Day" event.
• Personal / Professional Development: Keeps abreast with current developments in their field of study and its curricula implications. Keeps abreast with developments of professional conduct within the University. Register as a member of professional bodies to remain at the cutting edge of their discipline. Regularly engages in current professional development and other skills development activities.
• Professional Work Ethic.
• Human Resources Management: Subscribes to and abides by the University performance management system and identify training needs for personal career development.
• Industry Advisory Board and Partnerships: Liaise with commerce and industry regarding Experiential Training, new techniques / technologies and research projects.
• Mentoring: Contribute towards the development of junior academic staff. Guidance of staff (mentor). Creative assistance/rendering of assistance on all aspects of learning material/curriculum development (content, presentation, preparation of student guides, equipment, etc.). Assistance with the presentation of seminars and workshops/work sessions. Guidance and assistance to lecturers to lecturers in subject field.
• Research: Conducts research, supervise and conduct lectures with post-graduate students, publishes regularly e.g., journal articles, books, chapters in books. Keeps abreast of professional literature. Attends local/national conferences
• Health & Safety:  Ensure compliance with university health and safety rules and regulations