Structural Design Engineer at AIE, Academic Institute of Excellence

The institute has a job opening for a Part-Time Online Structural Engineering Lecturer within our School of Draughting. The prime role of the Lecturer will be to teach students the necessary skills and software applications for the development of specific programme disciplines of which one is deemed a Subject Matter Expert.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

• Facilitating student learning through interactive teaching that promotes student engagement and support the student learning experience.
• Setting and conducting of assessments, marking, and providing meaningful feedback.
• Contributing to programme and content development, and improvement of resources.
• Undertaking relevant academic administration activities.
• Ensuring a positive student experience, providing student support, and maintaining excellent customer service.
• Maintaining strong working relationships within the department and with other departments.
• Prepare comprehensive briefs and marking schedules are available to students at the start of a project. Briefs include aims, learning outcomes, submission requirements, assessment criteria, reference and additional resources.
• Keep themselves informed and abreast of development in their field.
• Inform students about the assessment methods, procedures and regulations as contained in briefs and the assessment policy.
• The lecturer is perceived as fair, approachable and supportive.
• Promote student success through initiatives that see improved student retention and throughput rates.
• Identify at-risk students and implement strategies to assist these students.
• Build and maintain communities of learning and communities of practice.

Application Requirements:

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering (Structural Engineering) is a minimum requirement.
• Be available to conduct the required online lectures 18:00-20:00 once a week as per the timetable.
• 2 Years' experience in a teaching and learning environment as a lecturer or facilitator.
• Ability to teach, develop content and conduct assessments.
• Registered Assessor and / or Moderator would be a distinct advantage.

The following attributes are linked to the Code of Conduct for general staff. These points indicate the kind of behaviour that is expected:

• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a diverse environment.
• Extensive knowledge of quality improvement management principles and practices.
• Advanced research, analytical, critical thinking, and report writing skills.
• Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data and prepare and present reports effectively.
• Cross-functional awareness / organisational understanding.
• Strategic perspective and direction.
• Conceptual thinking.
• Ability to decide on a comprehensive sound course of action, and commit to a definite course of action.
• Team leadership in respect of utilising expertise of manager / supporting staff members.
• People Centricity – Respectful and helpful nature when dealing with clients, peers and colleagues.
• Urgency – The position requires decisiveness, quick response and fast action.
• Self-Control – The ability to govern one’s emotions and reactions is a key part of customer service.
• Maintain high ethical standards personally and professionally.