Introduction

Boston City Campus has a number of vacancies for Educators in the distance mode of provision for its higher education qualifications. These positions are based at the Stellenbosch academic head office. The fields in which we require Educators are:

Information systems development
Python
Java
Javascript
Database programming & SQL
Android app development
Systems analysis and design
Workflow management
Systems development project management
Software testing

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Educator include the following:

Management of Modules:

Facilitation of the learning and teaching of specifically allocated modules according to the syllabi congruent with the higher education programme
Adherence to the published calendars and timetables.
Timeous upload of quality assured teaching, learning and assessment collateral.
Timeous responses to student queries.

Student Support:

Be committed and available to support students consistently and timeously.
Ensure that relevant Boston policies and procedures are implemented.

Teaching and Learning:

Ensure that the teaching and learning and assessment strategy for the module/s is aligned to the Institution’s pedagogical approach, and policies on teaching, learning and assessment.

Learning Material Development:

You are responsible for the timeous production of quality learning and support materials and collateral for use in the learning engagement with students.

Administration:

Grading and reporting thereon.
Regular meeting with academic management.
Provide relevant information for reporting purposes.

Quality Assurance and Moderation:

Participating in internal and external moderation processes as required.
Participation in internal developmental workshops toward the enhanced quality of our provision of learning, teaching, assessment and student support.
Attendance at committee meetings.
Involvement in the syllabus design, development process and the updating of existing syllabi.
Analysis of data for reporting purposes.
Participate in the collation and preparation of Programme Annual Reports.
Participate in the collation and preparation of Module Reviews.
Be available for performance evaluations by the academic team. Be open to feedback and development arising from this process.
Regular reporting to your direct and indirect line managers.

Scholarly Activity

Ongoing participation in scholarly activities including research, continued professional development, and the attendance and presentation at internal colloquia in your domain of specialisation.

Community Engagement

Ongoing participation in community engagement endeavours as per the Institution’s approach.

General

Any other reasonable duties as assigned from time to time.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Candidates are required to hold a minimum of a Honour’s Degree (or equivalent NQF 8-level postgraduate qualification). One of your qualifications must have been in the domain of the disciplinary area/s of the module(s).

Candidates are required to have a minimum of two (2) years’ lecturing experience at a higher education institution. This experience may be in the face-to-face (contact) or distance modes of provision.

Package & Remuneration

Competitive salary based on Academic qualifications and professional experience.

Disclaimer

Boston City Campus will consider all applications, and acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition in line with its Employment Equity plan.
Boston City Campus reserves the right not to make an appointment;
Boston City Campus reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background verification on all candidates.
Should no feedback be received from Boston City Campus within six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

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