As an established private distance learning college, Waterfall School of Business gives you the opportunity to study a wide range of courses from home, whether you are living in South Africa, or abroad. Our distance learning model makes it possible for you to gain job-relevant skills by studying your course on a part-time basis from home.
As Waterfall School of Business takes bold steps to expand its range of courses, we are actively working towards accreditation as a premier education and training provider for an array of exciting new courses. Central to this endeavour is the commitment to maintaining a team of exceptionally qualified staff. If you are driven by a passion for education and envision yourself contributing to our institution's growth, we invite you to be part of our journey. While we gear up for these forthcoming opportunities, we're eager to connect with individuals who share our dedication to excellence. Waterfall School of Business will be offering various higher certificates at NQF level 5, aligned to the Council for Higher Education. To express your interest and be considered for possible future positions, we kindly request that you submit your CV via the following link. This will ensure that your profile becomes part of our talent pool for the upcoming expansion.
Job Purpose:
To teach / lecture an agreed number of hours based on module specialisation requirements. To engage and prepare students for assessments by tracking module pacers, identifying and supporting at risk students, managing general student administrative support, and developing assessments by engaging with the Central Academic Team. Assisting the Programme Coordinator in tracking and analysing of academic results to evaluate the performance of the module and to identify “at risk modules.”
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Deliver lectures and engage students based on module-specific requirements in line with module pacers.
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Manage resources including academic materials and consulting with the Information Centre.
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Update learning management system and provide feedback to students.
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Engage and prepare students for assessments, identify at risk students, and develop assessments in accordance with Central Academic Team briefings.
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Monitor student engagement as well as assessment submission with relevant escalation.
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Attend and participate in academic meetings across all faculties.
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Reflect on, review, and analyse student module result.
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Support the monitoring of at-risk student in modules assigned to lecture.
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Academic Professional Development: complete a set number of academic professional development interventions per academic cycle (one year) that contribute to the improvement of the Brand’s Teaching-Learning practice and personal professional academic status.
Minimum Requirements:
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At least a 3-year degree in a Humanities/Social Sciences/Law/Education/Finance/Management field, with one or more of these Majors: English, Communication, Media, Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Law, Didactics, Management, or Economics
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1 to 3 years of industry-specific experience in area of specialisation will be advantageous.
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One NQF level higher than the qualification being taught.
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Copy of academic transcript.
Key Competencies:
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Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
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Knowledge and understanding of the Teaching and Learning theory and interventions.
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The ability to provide student support services.
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The ability to work with and learn more about digitalized academic platforms.
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The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
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Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
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Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
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Ability to manage time effectively.
Working Hours:
Distance learning allows for flexible working hours and pre-recorded classes as well as online student interaction.
Salary:
Market related.
We are an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.
