ACADEMIC – Communication Science
Listing reference: manco_000573
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 21 November 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: Kwazulu Natal
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
EE position: Yes
Introduction
MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private Higher Education distance provider, offering Undergraduate and Postgraduate qualifications, has/have the following vacancy/vacancies available:
Academic – Communication Science
Job description
CORE PURPOSE:
To provide Academic Leadership across a range of Undergraduate/Postgraduate education programmes.
CORE FUNCTIONS:
· Module Coordinator for area of specialisation (SME)
· To facilitate face-to-face and online lectures
· Develop, review and moderate curriculum and assessments
· Provide Academic consultation support
· Grade assessments and provide stakeholder feedback
· Undertake programme and module reviews
· Active involvement in research and publishing
· Supervise postgraduate research
· Identify students at-risk and execute pastoral care
· Undertake programme and quality management administrative tasks
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATION(S):
An appropriate Doctoral level qualification or specialist Master level qualification
EXPERIENCE:
· 3 - 5 years academic experience
· Demonstrate research engagement over the last 3 years
· Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methodology knowledge and experience
RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
· Be familiar with higher, distance and online education
· Be familiar with using learning management systems
· Have a working knowledge of the South African Higher Education Regulatory Framework
· Must be able to work within pre-determined time frames and deadlines
· Must be able to speak confidently and demonstrate professionalism
· Must be a collegial team player
· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Internet and Email)
· Excellent writing and reporting skills
· Possess a high level of ethics and confidentiality
