Lecturer and Module Coordinator

Job description

Background

STADIO is a multi-campus higher education institution with a national footprint, as well as hosting several student support centres in South Africa and Namibia. STADIO endeavours to widen access to top quality higher education and highlight the importance of equipping graduates with accredited qualifications that are recognised by industry. STADIO offers a variety of academic and career-focused undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications through both contact and distance learning modes of delivery.

STADIO is a comprehensive private higher education institution, consisting of the following academic schools:

• Administration and management
• Architecture and engineering
• Commerce
• Education
• Fashion
• Humanities
• Information technology
• Law
• Media and design
• Policing and law enforcement

Key roles and responsibilities:

1. Modules responsible for (roles include lecturing, module coordination, and work integrated learning/placements):

• Experiment learning 2 (EXL02)
• Work integrated learning (HWIL152)
• Experimental learning 3 (BEXL372)

1. Guest speakers (3-5 hours/week)

• Identifying and contacting potential speakers.
• Coordinating schedules and logistics.
• Preparing briefing materials and session setup.
• Follow-up communications and feedback collection.
• Facilitating these online sessions with guest speakers.

1. Placements (8-12 hours/week)

• Sourcing and vetting placement opportunities.
• Matching students to appropriate placements.
• Initial placement setup and orientation coordination.
• Ongoing liaison with placement supervisors.
• Addressing placement issues and student concerns.

1. Document tracking (4-6 hours/week)

• Maintaining student progress databases.
• Monitoring submission deadlines.
• Chasing missing documentation.
• Updating records and generating reports.
• Quality assurance checks.

1. Industry relationships (6-8 hours/week)

• Building and maintaining partner networks.
• Regular communication with industry contacts.
• Attending industry events and meetings.
• Developing new partnership agreements.
• Relationship maintenance activities.

1. Assessment and portfolio marking (10-15 hours/week)

• Reviewing and grading student portfolios (providing detailed feedback).
• Moderation activities with other staff.
• Assessment planning and rubric development.
• Student consultation sessions.

1. Module coordination (8-12 hours/week)

• Curriculum planning and development.
• Timetabling and resource allocation.
• Staff briefings and coordination meetings.
• Administrative tasks and reporting.
• Student support and guidance.

1. Lecturing (8-12 hours/week)

• Facilitation of course content online as well as in-venue.
• Facilitating interactive classroom activities
• Student support and at-risk management
• Grading of assessments with relevant, quality feedback

1. Conduct internal moderation for other modules (10 hours/semester)

• Moderation: Marketing 2 (BMRT261)

 Qualifications and experience | minimum requirements:

• Minimum BA honours in arts - related field (equivalent will be accepted).
• At least two years of teaching experience in a tertiary institution. Academic management experience would be a bonus.
• Strong background in education, professional skills development, and/or experiential learning as it relates to a credit-bearing higher education curriculum.
• Knowledge of the broader South African higher education environment and contexts.
• Experience in coordinating academic resources and processes towards achieving module outcomes. 
• Knowledge and understanding of teaching practices and industry norms.
• Experience in online and blended teaching and learning environments will also be advantageous. 
• Strong network within the local fashion industry to assist with placements.
• Strong affinity towards guiding students to achieve relevant and meaningful workplace experience.
• Demonstrate advanced skills in managing WIL administration, network industry partners, student behaviour, and reporting deadlines.
• Thorough understanding of contemporary principles of work-integrated learning in the higher education context (i.e. internships, work experience, experiential learning).

Key attributes:

• Sound organisational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational, time management, and coordination skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• High level of computer proficiency with good knowledge of modern Information Technology infrastructure and online learning platforms.
• Experience with CANVAS LMS is advantageous. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to cope with change.

Assumption date:  01 September 2025

Closing date for applications:  22 August 2025

Applications: Candidates wishing to apply for the position are required to:

1. Submit a letter of motivation, concisely detailing interest in and individual suitability for the position.
2. Submit a concise CV without attachments.
3. Clearly indicate which position applying for in the header of the email. Reference: Name_Surname_CENWIL08
4. Applications must be submitted by email to: az.ca.oidats@tnemtiurcer-noirutnec

All applications will be treated as highly confidential. STADIO Higher Education reserves the right to not fill this position.  Should you not hear from STADIO within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

In terms of the Company policy for appointments and promotions, preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team and contribute to employment equity within the Company provided that the competencies and minimum requirements for the position have been met.

Posted on 15 Aug 18:48, Closing date 14 Oct