Job Description

[What the Role is]
The job of an academic is challenging and meaningful. He/she must possess a passion for working with youths and adult learners. There will be opportunities to develop curriculum and hone administrative skills related to teaching and driving School/Institutional strategic initiatives will be an important part of the job too. Successful candidates will be expected to be resourceful and innovative with initiative and good communication skills.

[What you will be working on]

Lecturer, School of Life Skills & Communication \xe2\x80\x8b

The appointee must be competent to teach communication skills modules at diploma or higher levels such as:

• Digital Communication and Collaboration
• Personal Branding
• Persuasive Communication (written and oral)
• Critical Thinking
• Effective Interpersonal Communication
• Emotional and Cultural Intelligence

Responsibilities:-

• Conduct both lessons, create teaching and assessment materials, and facilitate learning for both Pre-Employment Training (PT) and Continuing Education & Training (CET) students (youths and adult learners)
• Develop and maintain new/existing teaching curriculum and ensure industry relevancy
• Be part of the Communication (COMM) division to help craft and run unique institutional programmes and initiatives
• Assist module teams to support the module teaching staff in delivering lessons and carry out other module-related matters effectively
• Work with external partners and internal departments to coordinate and deliver modules effectively
• Assist in LSC\xe2\x80\x99s partnership efforts in the domain of communication

[What we are looking for]

• Passionate about education and possess strong interest in teaching and mentoring both youths and adult learners
• Self-driven, independent and possess readiness to work as a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment
• People-oriented individual with strong interpersonal, written and communication skills
• Relevant qualification in the field of English Language/Applied Linguistics/Mass Communication/Communication Studies/Arts and Social Sciences
• Candidates who possess experience in teaching at tertiary level or corporate training will have an added advantage
• Proficient in the use of social media and digital tools for teaching would be desirable
• Enjoy new challenges and executing projects

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.
Closing date: 3 May 2023
If you are shortlisted for the position, you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.

Government Technology Agency