Lecturer: Geography (Social Sciences) and Teaching Practice

at  Stadio Higher Education

Background
Stadio is a multi-campus higher education institution with a national footprint, as well as hosting several student support centres in South Africa and Namibia. Stadio endeavours to widen access to top-quality higher education and highlight the importance of equipping graduates with accredited qualifications that are recognised by industry. Stadio offers a variety of academic and career-focused undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications through both contact and distance learning modes of delivery.
Stadio is a comprehensive private higher education institution, consisting of the following academic schools:
Administration and management
Architecture and engineering
Commerce
Education
Fashion
Humanities
Information technology
Law
Media and design
Policing and law enforcement

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS|QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

At least three years of teaching and /or lecturing experience in the relevant phase/disciplines.
Must be in possession of a relevant teaching qualification.
Knowledge and understanding of the subject matter as well as work-based learning (teaching practice).
Experience in curriculum and materials development.
Experience in online teaching and learning environments will be an advantage.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum bachelor of education honours or equivalent qualification with relevant study in Geography

Lecture and assess contact learning and distance learning students in the BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) and the BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching) programmes in the following modules:
Geography 1 (GEO101)
Geography 2 (GEO102)
Geography 3 (GEO200)
Social Sciences Geography (SSG302)
Service Learning (SEL100)
Teaching Practice Intermediate Phase 2 (TPIP200)
Perform the role and responsibilities of the module coordinator (MC).
Compile teaching, learning, and assessment materials.
Use a learning management system independently and/or work collaboratively to develop and deliver modules.
Participate in relevant programme, curriculum, and material development.
Carry out allocated internal moderation responsibilities.
Carry out invigilation of venue-based assessments as reasonably required by the Registrar’s Office.
Participate in school-based Teaching Practice assessments.
Provide academic support to students.
Complete all Quality Assurance requirements related to the modules and programmes.
Participate in research and community engagement projects.
Ensure prompt and effective communication with students, colleagues, line managers, and other members of management.
Ensure administrative efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with all policies and SOPs.
Participate in and attend meetings and workshops.
Fulfil functions on relevant committees, and in meetings and workshops as reasonably requested by management.
Fulfil all reasonably expected administrative functions relating to the position and as requested by the relevant line manager.