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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, Pietermaritzburg Campus has a vacancy for a Lecturer (Part-Time) in the Faculty of Humanities for the following module in the first and second semester of 2025:
- English 1A: Introduction to English Studies _ENGL5121
- English 1B: Introduction to English Studies _ENGL6122
- English 2A: South African Literature _ENGL6221
- English 2B: Postcolonialism _ENGL6222
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 Education Requirements: - Honours degree in English
Alternatively:
- BA degree with English as a major to third year (NQF level 7) PLUS a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching with English as a didactic subject.
Minimum Experience Requirements:
- Teaching/Lecturing experience in English is required.
- Previous lecturing experience within a tertiary environment is advantageous. Ideally, work experience in publishing, editing, writing, etc.
Working Conditions: - This is an Independent Contractor role
- 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.
- Please ensure ALL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS are submitted with your application.
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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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
