Part-Lecturer – School of Information Technology

Job description

Background

STADIO is a multi-campus higher education institution with a national footprint, as well as hosting several student support centres in South Africa and Namibia. STADIO endeavours to widen access to top quality higher education and highlight the importance of equipping graduates with accredited qualifications that are recognised by industry. STADIO offers a variety of academic and career-focused undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications through both contact and distance learning modes of delivery.

STADIO is a comprehensive private higher education institution, consisting of the following academic schools:

• Administration and Management
• Architecture and Engineering
• Commerce
• Education
• Fashion
• Humanities
• Information Technology
• Law
• Media and Design
• Policing and Law Enforcement

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Preparation/updating (including module; review)/authoring/coordination of new and existing material (including lesson plans and teaching materials).
• Maintain the core VLE environment (including student surveys) for the module to ensure parity of content and offering across sites of delivery.
• Drafting the assessment strategy (in consultation with the Lecturers Forum) and maintaining the Assessment Guideline document.
• Conducting or arranging internal moderation – pre- and post – of all assessments.
• Managing the external moderation process (pre- and post-assessment).
• Quality assurance of the module content and offering.
• Action module-specific outcomes from student surveys.
• First-level sign-off of the marks for the module and presentation to next level.
• Conduct success and throughput analysis for the module.
• Promoting industry liaison for the module.
• Finalising the academic calendar for the module.
• Quality assurance of the module content and offering.
• Student support and success (Managing at-risk students) – Keep record of at-risk students.

Qualifications and Experience | Minimum Requirements:

• A relevant IT qualification at an Honours degree level (NQF8)
• A Relevant IT qualification at a Master’s Degree level (NQF9) would be advantageous.

Key Attributes:

• Strong understanding of technology’s societal impact.
• Proficiency in computational thinking (pseudocode, flowcharts, algorithmic design).
• Proficiency in programming using Python.
• Simplify complex concepts like problem decomposition and algorithmic logic for diverse student groups.
• Clearly explain real-world societal impacts and software development processes.
• Encourage curiosity and independent problem-solving, guiding students through all stages of computational thinking.
• Show the relevance of technology in various fields and everyday contexts.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, societal issues, and new approaches to computational thinking.
• Integrate recent developments into course content, embracing innovative teaching methods and tools.
• Demonstrate genuine concern for student progress, especially when covering abstract topics like algorithm design and ethics.
• Create an inclusive environment that respects diverse perspectives and learning paces.
• Work effectively with colleagues to refine course content and student engagement strategies.
• Reflect on and apply feedback to continually enhance teaching effectiveness.

Assumption Date:  01 April 2025

Applications: Candidates wishing to apply for the position are required to:

1. Submit a letter of motivation, concisely detailing interest in and individual suitability for the position.
2. Submit a concise CV without attachments.
3. Clearly indicate which position applying for in the header of the email. Reference: Name_Surname_CENIT03
4. Applications must be submitted by email to: centurion-recruitment@stadio.ac.za

All applications will be treated as highly confidential. STADIO Higher Education reserves the right to not fill this position.  Should you not hear from STADIO within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
In terms of the Company policy for appointments and promotions, preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team and contribute to employment equity within the Company provided that the competencies and minimum requirements for the position have been met.

Posted on 18 Mar 08:58, Closing date 17 May