Module Coordinator Lecturer (Cape Town)

Job description

STADIO (Pty) Ltd is inviting applications for the position of: Module Coordinator/Lecturer for the following modules:

• Education Leadership, Management and Change: Theoretical Perspectives
• Research in Education

Assumption date 01 January 2027Key roles and responsibilities

Study material development:

• Oversee and manage the development or review of study guides (full or wrap-around)
• Seek feedback from all stakeholders and keep a record of required changes to study guides in anticipation of the review cycle
• Monitor the appropriateness of the prescribed textbook and editions
• Ensure continued alignment between study guide and textbook, where applicable
• Update study guides to cater for new textbook editions

Assessment:

• Draft all formal assessments for allocated modules
• Consider internal and external pre-moderation feedback and implement changes as required
• Conduct internal pre-moderation for modules in field of expertise
• Brief markers and moderators, and provide content support during the marking process
• Mark a prescribed minimum number of assessments (+- 3) to fine tune marking guideline/memorandum
• Consider markers’ reports and decide on appropriate action
• Consider moderators’ reports and decide on appropriate action, in consultation with programme coordinator, Discipline Leader, and Head of School.
• Sign off on assessment results
• Actively participate in the investigation/management of modules with continuously low pass rates

Learning journey design:

• Attend both internal and external training sessions, workshops, and conferences to enhance skills in module design and assessment
• Actively collaborate with discipline leader and programme coordinator to continuously enhance the learning journey
• LMS course environment
• Design and draft materials needed for the course environment (announcements, etc.)
• Populate and maintain the course environment for modules owned

Learning and student support:

• Invite guest speakers to enrich modules and host three live online sessions per semester to support student understanding and engagement.
• Draft additional support materials for students for difficult modules

Postgraduate supervision:

• Supervise honour’s and master's research to completion
• Review research proposals and support ethics applications
• Nominate and liaise with internal and external examiners
• Participate in postgraduate research committee processes

Research and professional development:

• Conduct research in the field of expertise and/or learning design in the field of expertise
• Stay informed about emerging trends in higher education and instructional methodologies
• Engage with industry, professional networks and associations to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing

Minimum requirement:

• Strong academic background in educational leadership and management, preferably with experience in school or education leadership roles.
• Knowledge of the frameworks that underpin South African education practices for the modules listed above, with the ability to apply these principles to school and education system contexts.
• At least two years of module coordination experience in a tertiary institution.
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision experience, preferably with completions.
• Sound teaching and learning, assessment, and study material development skills.
• Practical own teaching experience highly recommended.
• Ability to apply instructional design principles to develop engaging, interactive, and well-aligned learning experiences in the distance learning mode.
• High level of computer proficiency with good knowledge of modern Information Technology infrastructure and online learning platforms.
• A record of accredited research publications in the field.
• Experience as a programme coordinator beneficial

Qualification:

• Doctoral degree (NQF Level 10) in education, preferably in educational leadership and management or a closely related field

Key attributes:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally and collaboratively in a remote working environment.
• Strong organisational, time management, and coordination skills, with the ability to manage a continuous flow of tasks, prioritise effectively, and consistently meet deadlines.
• High levels of self-motivation, accountability, and the ability to work independently in a structured, task-driven remote environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, contributing positively to shared goals while coordinating effectively across virtual platforms.
• Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to remain productive and solution-focused in a fast-paced and changing work environment.

Posted on 09 Oct 14:56, Closing date 21 Oct

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