Lecturer (Public Administration)
Listing reference: manco_000185
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 11 November 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: Durban
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.
Public Administration Academic with specialisation in Finance
CORE PURPOSE:
To provide Academic Leadership across a range of Undergraduate/Postgraduate education programmes.
Job description
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
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Public Administration
- PhD in Public Administration (an advantage)
EXPERIENCE:
- 3-5 years of lecturing experience in higher education
RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES, AND SKILLS:
- Familiarity with higher education, distance learning, and online education
- Experience with learning management systems
- Working knowledge of the South African Higher Education Regulatory Framework
- Ability to work within pre-determined time frames and deadlines
- Confident communication skills and professionalism
- Strong team player with a collegial approach
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Internet, and Email)
- Excellent writing and reporting skills
- High level of ethics and confidentiality
