Applications are invited from suitable qualified interested parties to fill the position indicated above. This Contract Lecturer post is funded from external funding and is for a period of 3 years. The candidates will be expected to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels of study in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering: Department of Science Access (Foundation). The candidate will assist with undergraduate research and will also assist with administrative duties as well as community work. Minimum requirements: Master's Degree in Botany. Good theoretical knowledge of the field of specialization. Ability to undertake administrative responsibilities at departmental level. A qualification, or proof of studying towards a qualification in the assessment of learning at NQF Level 7/8, or an equivalent teaching qualification. Ongoing research activity and dissemination of research findings, especially in teaching and learning. Sound interpersonal skills. MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook. Good English speaking, reading and writing capability. Added advantage: Studying towards a Doctoral qualification Evidence of a publication record Experience in teaching online Working experience: Minimum 2 years' experience of teaching at a Tertiary Institution with demonstrated potential in communicating knowledge and facilitating teaching and learning in a lecture, online, seminar, tutorial and/or practical's, coupled with knowledge of online assessment practices. Teaching foundation undergraduate and graduate students. Supervise student's academic projects and teaching practice. Other requirements Report writing skills. Attention to detail. Presentation skills. Knowledge Theoretical, conceptual and analytical skills Research skills / methodologies Outcome based Education Module writing skills Knowledge of computer programs, MS Office, Presentations, Moodle and ITS Specialist knowledge in the relevant discipline of Business Management or Economics Skills Writing for publication Facilitation Problem solving Mentoring & coaching Presentation Reporting Ability to communicate complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge as well as peers. Use of technology to aid teaching and learning. Behaviors Self-motivated. Maintain confidentiality. Accountability. Customer or Service focus. Reliability/dependability. Collaboration and teamwork. Professionalism Quality orientation Continuous/Process improvement Integrity Apply Now

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