Job Details
- Expires 31 October 0 days left to apply
- Reference number: 5298
- Province: Western Cape
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: October 15th
- Remuneration package: Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only) To be confirmed
Background to Position
Job Purpose
To support the department in pursuit of its academic and research objectives which include teaching according to a set curriculum; undertake research and innovation; contribute to curriculum development and design; engage in work integrated and service-learning activities.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology - Business and Management Sciences - School of Commerce, Management & Governmental Sciences - Retail Business Management
Campus/ Location
District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)
Job Description
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities:
· Teaching and Learning: Lectures subjects within the field of Retail Business Management. Compiles subject guides in compliance with University rules. Uses appropriate teaching methods, practices and technologies. Develops learning materials for students. Assists students with problems in learning and appointment of tutors / mentors. Workload allocation may change according to departmental / faculty needs as determined by the Head of Department.
· Accreditation - Adhere to Council of Higher Education accreditation policy and procedures.
· Academic Management- Sets annual objectives pertaining to academic subjects and review teaching and learning practices.
· Administration - Assists with the registration of students. Administer student attendance registrar, assessment records and uploads learners' results. Examine and moderate assessments and examinations. Reports progress on the syllabus developments.
· Community Service & Outreach- Contributes to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into curriculum.
· Quality Assurance - Contributes to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents. Monitors the impact of QA recommendations within the department and implements appropriate interventions.
· Recruitment / Admissions / Marketing - Contributes to the planning for "Open Day” and attends "Open Day".
· Personal / Professional Development - Keeps abreast with developments in the field of study and their implications for curriculum. Keeps abreast with developments of professional conduct within the University. Register as a member of professional bodies to keep abreast of all developments. Engages in current professional developments activities.
· Human Resources Management- Adhere to University performance management system and identify training needs for career development.
· Industry Advisory Board and Partnerships - Liaise with commerce and industry on Experiential Training, new techniques / technologies and research projects.
· Research - Conducts research, supervise and lecture to post graduate students, publishes research articles. Keeps abreast of professional literature
· Health & Safety - Ensure compliance with University health and safety rules and regulations.
Competencies:
· Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
· Good communication and presentation skills
· Ability to introduce change
· Building partnerships
· Client/learner focus
· Mentorship skills
· Interest for research
· Innovation
· People management
· Knowledge of continuous evaluation and integrated assessment
· Self-motivated
Inherent Criteria
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
· A Doctoral degree in Retail Business Management, Marketing or Business Management-related fields.
· At least five (5) years relevant lecturing experience. The ideal candidate should be able to teach accounting and finance-related subjects.
· Knowledge and experience of hybrid models of teaching and learning (face-to-face and online learning)
· Evidence of a minimum of 0.75 DHET-accredited research unit outputs, on average, over the preceding 5 years
· Evidence of successful supervision of Masters’ students as primary supervisor
· Relevant experience in the retail industry
Application Requirement
General Information
Closing Date: 31 October 2021
The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.
