Senior Lecturer (permanent): Management & Project Management - (6850) 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 organizational 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 senior 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

• A Doctoral Degree in or related to Management 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 Process Management

(The selection panel’s assessment will be aligned with the institutional promotions criteria)

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Academic Development - Interpretation and implementation of syllabus, implementation of general objectives and specific aims of course description and compiling work schemes in collaboration with subject leader and HOD. Investigation and determination of the most effective and economical methods/teaching media for the transfer of knowledge. The professional preparation of teaching media. The professional preparation of notes to supplement or substitute prescribed textbooks. The timeous scrutiny and selection of suitable and applicable visual material. The scrutiny and selection of suitable reference material to supplement textbooks. The creation of an effective lecture situation in which the learning experience can take place successfully. The creation of simulated situations during which the practical components of the syllabus can be implemented effectively. The upgrading of course content within the constraints of the syllabus in order to keep up with the requirements in practice or within the region. Recommendations/input on syllabus design for new courses. Initiates developmental opportunities regarding priority planning, problem-solving, stimulation of own thought. The creation of an atmosphere where self-activity is encouraged. Involvement in co-operative training programme. Planning, organising, leading, and control of subject field, course(s) and co-operative education. Manage marketing of courses and aspects of open days assigned to you
• Effective Teaching - Lectures both undergraduate and postgraduate subjects such as Management, Strategic Management and Business Process Management within the field of 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. Supervise post-graduate students. Workload allocation may change according to departmental / faculty needs as determined by the Head of Department.
• Assessment - Contribute towards the review of assessments methods, implementation of an evaluation system to determine teaching and learning success. Controlling of assignments done in class and at home. Evaluation of set tasks/projects assignments. Setting and assessing of tests, setting and assessing of examination question papers, moderation of examination question papers, follow-up work on identified areas that require remedial action, assistance to lecturers in the implementation and application of peer evaluation, critical evaluation of textbooks with a view to prescribing titles for courses and provide creative support regarding all aspects of the development of learning material (content, presentation, preparation of student guides, equipment, etc.).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Internal/External Liaison- Liaise with commerce and industry on Experiential Training, new techniques / technologies, and research projects. Contributes to the planning for "OpenDay” and attends "Open Day".
• 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
• Research - Conducts research, supervise and lecture to post graduate students, publishes research articles. Keeps abreast of professional literature.

Competencies

• Excellence in Teaching and Learning, with a track record and evidence of diligence
• Ability to introduce change
• Building partnerships
• Client/learner focus
• Mentorship skills
• Interest for research
• Innovation
• People management
• Self-motivated