Lecturer - Education Studies and Psychology

Location:	Durban
Type:	Permanent
Reference:	#MUSEPN7
Company:	Stadio

Job description

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lecture and assess contact and distance learning students in the BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) and BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching) in the following modules:
• • Sociopedagogics
  • School Management
  • Inclusive Education
  • Learner Care and Support

Educational Psychology

• Educational Psychology.
• Perform the role and responsibilities of the module coordinator (MC).
• Compile teaching, learning, and assessment materials.
• Use a learning management system independently and/or work collaboratively to develop and deliver modules.
• Participate in relevant program, curriculum and material development.
• Carry out allocated internal moderation responsibilities.
• Participate in school-based Teaching Practice assessments.
• Provide academic support to students.
• Complete all Quality Assurance requirements related to the modules and programs.
• Participate in research and community engagement projects.
• Ensure prompt and effective communication with students, colleagues, line managers, and other members of management.
• Ensure administrative efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with all policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in and attend meetings and workshops.
• Fulfil functions on relevant committees, and in meetings and workshops as reasonably requested by management.
• Fulfil all reasonably expected administrative functions relating to the position and as requested by the relevant line manager.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• At least 3 years teaching and/or lecturing experience in Psychology/Inclusive Education or Education Studies in the relevant phases and disciplines.
• Experience in curriculum and materials development.
• Experience in online and blended teaching and learning environments.

 
Qualifications

• A minimum of an Honour’s degree in Psychology or Honours in Humanities/ Arts/Social Science and Bachelor of Education
• Sound teaching and assessment skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• High level of computer proficiency with good knowledge of modern Information Technology infrastructure and online learning platforms.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to cope with change.

 Key Attributes:

• Sound teaching and assessment skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• High level of computer proficiency with good knowledge of modern Information Technology infrastructure and online learning platforms.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to cope with change.
• Willingness to work when required on Saturdays

Posted on 14 Jan 15:23, Closing date 25 Jan