Sociology Lecturer - Part Time at ADvTECH

Job Purpose:

• The role of a Lecturer is the delivery of training and education of students; student consultations; the establishment of a knowledge base of the discipline through academic research & development; whilst providing overall support to Academic department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Presenting content in a classroom environment (online or physical, as required)
• Arranging for consultations with students.
• Results analysis at a modular level.
• Marking assessments and providing constructive feedback
• Employing interventions for atrisk students.

Minimum Requirements:

Ideal:

• Bachelor of Arts Honours/ Bachelor of Social Science Honours degree in Sociology.

Alternatively:

• Postgraduate Diploma, MA/ MPhil, PhD/ DPhil qualification in Sociology.

Solid understanding of the South African Further Education and Higher Education environment and regulatory framework

• Teaching-Learning theory
• Assessment methods and processes
• Teaching-Learning interventions
• Holistic lecturer and student support services

Key Competencies (Academic):

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Teaching and Learning theory and interventions.
• The ability to provide student support services.
• The ability to work with and learn more about digitalized academic platforms.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Key Competencies (Operations):

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service orientated.
• Ability to effectively cope with change.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Be able to work in a team environment. 
• Effective communication skills

Deadline:12th August,2025