Part-Time Lecturer: English and Communication Science Stream (Independent Contractor)

Direct Reporting Line:
Head of Humanities

Emeris consolidates resources and expertise from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management, with a unified approach ensuring a consistent standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support.

Emeris (Ruimsig)  has a vacancy for a Part-Time Lecturer in the English and Communication Science Stream.


Key Performance Areas :

Lecturing (Including Lecturer & Student Support)

• Delivers lectures across various modes of delivery as and when required.
• Marks assessments and provides feedback to students in subjects lectured.
• Leads and manages academic development and support for a specific programme and its students.
• Conducts student support interventions where required.
• Supports the Lecturers within the School of Social Sciences with improving their Research practice; this may include conducting peer reviews and internal moderation in the School of Social Sciences.
• Acts as brand resource subject matter expert to The IIE on modules and programme of expertise.
• Participates in lecturer orientations / briefings / forums, as well as any student orientations and programme information days or other initiatives/events that require support in the field of Research.
  

Research & Scholarship 

• Takes ownership for own research output targets to achieve the required A list recognition for the brand.
• Performs the role of leader and mentor in research practice and output nationally by supporting other less experienced academics and promoting a positive culture of scholarship within their discipline and campus/team.
• Drives and supports research output and the achievement of the annual research output targets at a national level within the Faculty of Humanities.

Competencies required:

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage work and self proactively.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills.
• Able to demonstrate a proven track record of effective teaching in subject area based on a reflective practice.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to manage relationships with managers and staff effectively in terms of motivation, quality and performance.
• Passion for customer service.
• Experience in the use of technology to enhance learning is an added advantage.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Masters Degree (NQF9) in the relevant discipline.
• PhD qualification (NQF10)is advantageous.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years Teaching and Learning experience (preferably in a tertiary environment).

Working Conditions: 

• Please note that this is an Independent Contractor role
  
• Preference will be given to South African Citizens and Permanent Residents of South Africa in possession of proof of permanent resident status.

Application Response:

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

Technical Support:

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Emeris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.