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Head of Humanities
Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa, and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).
The IIE Varsity College Pretoria Campus has a vacancy/ vacancies for a Part-Time Lecturer for the following modules:
- Places and Spaces: International Migration in The Global Age (PSIN6221)
- Africa in the Modern World (AFMW7321)
- Communication Science 1A: Interpersonal Communication (COSC5121)
Competencies Required:
- Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent Presentation Skills
- Assertiveness and dynamism
- Understanding of customer service in education
- Demonstrate an ability to manage work and self proactively
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Ideal: Bachelor of Arts Honours/ Bachelor of Social Science Honours degree.
Alternatively: Postgraduate Diploma, MA/ MPhil, PhD/ DPhil qualification. NQF 8 qualification in social development, policy, and development.
Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
Lecturing experience is required. Work experience is not as critical for the module as it is relatively theory-based, but lecturers must be able to apply the theory to a relevant work environment. A practicing sociologist in politics, rural or developmental sociology would be an advantage.
Working Conditions:
- Please note that this is an Independent Contractor role
- Positions are part-time, with lectures taking place between 08:00 and 17:00, Monday to Friday
- CVs should be a maximum of two pages
- On your covering page, please specify your availability to lecture, as well as the subject areas in which you are qualified to lecture
- Provide a motivational letter as well as certified copies of your transcript(s), qualifications, and ID
- Where applicable, details of work permit must be included in your application
- Owing to the volume of CVs received, we may not be able to personally contact all applicants. Only individuals whose qualifications and skills most closely match the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.
- Preference will be given to South African Citizens and Permanent Residents of South Africa in possession of proof of permanent resident status and residing in Pretoria.
Working Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 17:00 - subject to position
Salary:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and hours worked.
Application Response:
- Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.
Technical Support:
- Should you experience technical difficulties applying for the position, kindly use the following URL for further assistance:
Any applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered.
The IIE's Varsity College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.
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