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Business English Lecturer ( OPM) in Cape Town, South Africa
Business English Lecturer ( OPM)
Description
At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large and small.
Purpose of Position
To lecture in the Faculty of Commerce & Law the following modules:Business English (1st year, NQF 6)
Duties and responsibilities
Lecturing
General and academic administration
Marking of assessments
Qualifications
Minimum qualification
At least a relevant Hons Degree, but preferably a Masters’ degree.
Experience
Relevant lecturing or teaching experience
Experience in a higher education environment will be beneficial
Necessary knowledge of higher education practices and processes
Relevant research experience
Competencies:
Administrative skills
Organising
Planning
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Deadline orientation
Analytical ability (accuracy and detail orientation)
Time management
Functional/Technical job skills
Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
Excellent communication skills
Professional knowledge
Quality Orientation
Customer service orientation
Team orientation
High level of computer literacy
Lecturing, teaching, presentation and facilitation skills – lecturing competencies
Teaching (learning facilitation)
Subject mastery and curriculum development
Development of learning materials
Assessment (tests, assignments, projects, exams)
Mentoring and coaching (junior colleagues as well as students)
Educational professional self-development and self-evaluation
Administration [education context]
Personal Competencies
Excellent interpersonal skills
Approachability
Composure
Self confidence
Assertiveness
Innovation
Drive to get things done
Primary Location: ZA-ZA-Cape Town
Work Locations: ZA-Cape Town-9 Rogers Durbanville 9 Cape Town 7530
Job: Project/Temporary Workforce
Organization: Growth
Employee Status: External Worker
Job Type: Standard
Job Posting: Nov 25, 2018
Job Unposting: Nov 30, 2018
Schedule: Part-time Temporary
Req ID: 1814784
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.