Facilitator I: Language for the Economic Sciences (P8) (Academic Development & Support Division: Academic Literacies & Learning Development) 5-Year Fixed Term Contract
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Develop cutting-edge curricular materials, prepare, and offer weekly lectures customised to meet the needs of extended degree students.
- Manage, monitor, and brief the LES tutors to facilitate student learning and development.
- Manage and maintain the online learning component of the module and make use of innovative methods and technologies in teaching academic literacy.
- Monitor student performance and intervene where and when necessary.
- Effectively administrate the running of this module (academic administration, Centre administration and reporting)
- Develop and administer robust and appropriate assessments to measure student development.
- Manage the quality of the teaching and learning of the module in terms of the faculty and student needs.
- Update and enhance the content of the module by revising various themes and learning units.
- Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning in the Language for the Economic Sciences module.
- Liaise and closely collaborate with the College of Business and Economics with regards to their extended qualification.
- Contribute to the process of including institutional priorities (decolonizing the curriculum; 4IR and Sustainability) as it applies to language teaching.
- Any other relevant duties as required by the Director.
Minimum requirements
- A Masters degree in Education, Linguistics or a related field
- Proven materials development experience
- Experience with coordinating or teaching a language module at a university
- A sound understanding of issues faced by students entering Higher Education in South Africa
- Proven knowledge in the field of academic literacies
- 3-Years' experience in a Higher Education environment
- A PhD degree in Education, Linguistics, e-learning, curriculum development or a related field
- A proven record of research publications
- Understanding of 21st century student profile and needs.
- Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to work with both students and staff
- The ability to work as a member of a team
- Possess reading and writing development experience at Higher Education level
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
