Senior Lecturer / Lecturer: Management & Project Management - (7011) 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 Management and Business Process Management, who become life-long learners and engaged citizens.
• The lecturer is involved in the management and lecturing subjects such as Management, strategic management and Business Process Management.
• The incumbent will work closely with the rest of the Management and Business Process Management staff, students and postgraduate students. S/he will provide effective and efficient academic, administrative and organisational leadership to promote excellence and prominence in teaching and learning, research and innovation, and community engagement in the Management and Business Process Management Programme. This will be manifested in the development of:
• Lecturing material for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;
• Excellence in the supervision of postgraduate students and a proven research track record;
• Curricular initiatives responsive to the socio-economic development needs of the society; and
• Partnerships with associated corporate entities.
• Contribute to academic initiatives undertaken by the department to enhance learning according to the needs of the industry and the department’s teaching & learning goals.
• The department is interested in an experienced lecturer with knowledge of Business Management and Business Process Management and Research methodologies at the Higher Education Level.
• The position requires proven management, academic and student support skills with a Doctoral degree relevant to Business Management, Strategic Management and Business Process Management.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements: Senior Lecturer

• A Doctoral degree in or related to Management, Business Administration or Business Process Management.
• A minimum of 4 years’ teaching experience in higher education
• Evidence of research and supervision experience.

Recommended

• An underpinning Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Management, or Business Administration

or 

• Business Process Management.

Minimum Requirements: Lecturer

• A Masters degree in or related to Management or Business Administration or Business Process Management.
• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant teaching experience in higher education.

Recommended

• An underpinning Bachelor’s degree in Management or Business Administration or Business Process  Management.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Teaching and Learning: Lectures both undergraduate and postgraduate subjects such as Management and Business Process Management. 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.
• Counselling - Provides counselling 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 "OpenDay” 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. 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
• Curriculum and Assessment
• 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