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Facilitator

Facilitator

Dananda TalentSandton, South Africa
12 days ago
Job description

Key Performance Areas :

Learning and Teaching

  • Facilitate the requisite content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge, in alignment with curriculum and module outcomes.
  • Develop facilitation session plans to facilitate the requisite content knowledge, and interactive learning activities that foster critical thinking and practical application.
  • Facilitate the requisite content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge in alignment with institutional standards and statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Apply diverse and innovative pedagogical strategies to support active student engagement and learning.
  • Promote active learning, collaboration, and reflective practice.Facilitate engaging sessions that enable knowledge transfer, and allow students to engage in praxis.
  • Promote epistemic justice practices in all learning and teaching activities.

Student Support

  • Provide academic mentorship and guidance to undergraduate students.
  • Assess student performance through various assessment activities.
  • Monitor student progress and offer timely, constructive feedback.
  • Identify and address learning challenges in collaboration with the academic and administrative support teams.

    • Curriculum Development

  • Collaborate with the academic team to design, review, update, and enhance undergraduate learning materials to ensure consistency in accordance with the accredited module outcomes and NQF levels.
  • Ensure the content in the learning materials and assessments are relevant, inclusive, and aligned with programme and accreditation requirements.
  • Construct assessments that support student learning for various purposes by taking into consideration assessment for learning, assessment of learning and assessment as learning.

    • Student Support and Mentorship

  • Provide academic support to students through one-on-one consultations, group discussions, and online forums.
  • Identify and address individual student learning needs to enhance their academic performance.
  • Serve as a mentor to guide students in their understanding of essential concepts and career planning.
  • Provide student support by responding to all their academic queries

    • Academic Administration

  • Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessments, and student performance.
  • Participate in academic meetings, moderation processes, and professional development activities.
  • Participate actively in industry and community engagements.
  • Support the Academic Head and / or the Head of School with additional administrative tasks when required.
  • Use relevant and appropriate student data to support student success and student access.

    • Professional Development and Research Requirements

  • Stay abreast of developments in Education, to maintain subject-matter expertise.
  • Participate in training programs, workshops, and academic conferences to enhance teaching effectiveness.
  • Engage in research activities to contribute to the academic knowledge base and publish findings in relevant journals.
  • Supervise Postgraduate students on their research projects.
  • Produce academic publications in accredited and recognized scholarly journals.
  • Complete a PhD in Education or a related discipline if not registered for a PhD as yet.

    • Quality Assurance

  • Uphold academic integrity and institutional policies.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives in learning and teaching practices.
  • Ensure adherence to Regenesys quality assurance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
  • Prepare and submit progress reports, lesson evaluations, and student performance summaries to the Head of Department.

    • Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

  • A Masters degree in Education, specializing in Philosophy of Education or Curriculum Studies or Educational Leadership and Management.
  • Candidates with a PhD in Education or currently registered for a PhD will be given preference.
  • A Teaching qualification (e.g., BEd, PGCE) with a minimum of five years teaching experience in Senior Phase and / or Further Education and Training Teaching Phase.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in teaching or facilitation in Higher Education, is essential.

    • Required Professional Skills and Competencies :

  • Strong understanding of undergraduate curriculum design and assessment practices.
  • Ability to facilitate learning using inclusive, student-centered approaches.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in digital learning platforms and educational technologies.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Commitment to ethical practice, academic excellence, and ongoing professional development.
  • Must be a strong team player, but also be able to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Must have good reporting, planning, record keeping and project management skills.
  • Excellent computer skills, augmented abilitiy to use MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint, to name a few.
  • Must be hands-on and proactive
  • Good communication skills written and verbal.
  • Develop professional and polished high-level reports.

    • Key Qualities

  • Strong relationship building skills
  • Willing to work overtime when necessary
  • Professional, reliable, trustworthy, and honest
  • Timeline disciplined
  • Attention to detail

    • Work Environment

  • The Facilitator will operate in both on-campus and virtual environments, requiring flexibility to deliver contact and online classes.
  • The role may involve evening and weekend sessions to accommodate part-time students.
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