[Hiring] Head Lecturer: Applied Supply Chain @IMM Graduate School

Role Description

The IMM Graduate School seeks to employ the following Head Lecturers in remote, part-time positions:

• Head Lecturer - Applied Supply Chain Management
• Head Lecturer - Applied Supply Chain Technologies

The successful incumbent will report to the Programme Coordinator Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Module development and enhancement:
  • Set and assess the module’s syllabus using the overall Programme Exit-Level Outcomes, Module Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria, aligned to the appropriate NQF level.
  • Write a Study Guide based on the Programme Exit-Level Outcomes, with the Module Outcomes and Study Unit Outcomes and related assessment criteria. Include self-assessment exercises and answers.
  • Develop all eLearn content integrated with the Study Guide and include interactive quizzes with answers to be used on eLearn.
  • Do minor Study Guide updates annually to ensure relevance and Continuous Assessment (CASS) activities updated to align to assessments questions.
  • Propose additional reading material if required.
  • Include Internationalisation, sustainable development goals (SDGs) and an African Union Agenda 2063 perspective in the exploration, analysis, reflective review and practical application of study material content and assessments.
  • Introduce specific actions/incentives in Study Guides to promote broader reading in trade magazines, business news publications and journals.
  • Engage with the Programme Coordinator on an ad hoc basis throughout the semester, providing feedback on progress, challenges, and ideas for content or process development/improvement.
• Teaching:
  • Prepare a Module Teaching and Study Plan (MTSP) prior to the commencement of each semester.
  • Prepare Lecture Lesson Plans in line with the MTSP.
  • Provide photo and module blurb for students prior to the commencement of each semester.
  • Present scheduled lectures (live or online) throughout each semester.
  • Introduce specific actions/incentives to promote broader reading in trade magazines, business news publications and academic journals.
• Lecturer Support:
  • Conduct Lecturer briefing sessions prior to the commencement of each semester.
  • Approve Lecturer lesson plans for the semester.
  • Utilise feedback on Lecturer observations for input into the development of the MTSP for the next academic year.
  • Communicate developments and changes in the module to the Lecturers throughout the semester.
  • Conduct a debriefing session with all Lecturers at the end of each semester.
• Assessments:
  • Set the assessments & marking guidelines per semester for assignment-based modules.
  • Ensure correct templates are used and proper QA processes have been followed before submission.
  • No questions may be used that can be found on the Internet or in previous assessments.
  • Conduct marker briefing sessions if multiple markers are used.
  • Mark a minimum of 50% of assessments for modules with fewer than 400 registered students per semester.
  • Write the relevant Assignment Feedback Report (AFR) for formative assignments.
  • Provide comprehensive marking reports as feedback to Programme Coordinators.
• Academic Support through the Learning Management System:
  • Publish a welcome message to the students on the eDiscussion Forum at the beginning of each semester.
  • Stimulate discussion and interaction on the eDiscussion Forum.
  • Monitor and manage the eDiscussion Forum on eLearn within 24 hours.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Ensure development work meets requirements from a content and teaching perspective.
  • Monitor the marking of assessments done by selected markers.
  • Conduct performance review discussions with markers.
  • Complete the eLearn Quality Assurance (QA) checks per semester.
• Research Outputs:
  • Thought leadership: Mainstream press articles in SME’s field.
  • One article every year for an industry profile publication or symposium or conference.
• Deadline Adherence:
  • Implement all tasks and activities by the required deadline dates.
  • Ensure additional study material is uploaded onto eLearn prior to the commencement of the semester.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a relevant Master’s degree.
• At least 7 years’ experience/development in the relevant field, including:
• 5 years’ experience in the tertiary education field.
• A good understanding of module content development, assessments, and facilitation of learning in higher education, specifically in hybrid education.
• Industry experience would be an advantage.
• Subject matter expert in their modules and responsible for maintaining the highest academic quality standards for their respective modules.

Requirements

• Sound knowledge of curriculum/programme design and development models within the context of SAQA regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of student-centred pedagogical methods.
• Sound knowledge of the Blackboard or Moodle learning management system.
• Excellent ability to guide teaching staff with timely, accurate and constructive input.
• Excellent Change Management skills in a constantly changing higher education environment.
• Computer literate with a thorough understanding of shared workspaces (Preference for Google Workspace, GSuite, Excel, Microsoft Office).