Accounting and Financial Management - Academic Listing reference: manco_000354 Listing status: Online Apply by: 27 March 2024 Position summary Job category: Education and Training Location: Durban Contract: Fixed Term Contract EE position: No Introduction MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private Higher Education distance provider, offering Undergraduate and Postgraduate qualificationsCORE PURPOSE:To provide Academic Leadership, Strategic insights of the sector and overall Programme quality Management across a range of Undergraduate/Postgraduate education programmes. This position focuses on Accounting and Finance. CORE FUNCTIONS AND JOB ROLE The successful candidate will be appointed to offer their Accounting expertise to ensure overall academic delivery of the Accounting programmes Conduct online webinars and Face-to-Face lectures (when required) Responsible for design, development and maintenance of teaching and learning material and deliver either across a range of modules or within a subject area (where relevant), including on-line and web-based materials. Use appropriate teaching, learning support and assessment methods. Designing, setting, marking, grading assessments, and giving students feedback on assessments. Ongoing research and analysis to identify required updates and additions to the programme curriculum. Provide information to assist with the implementation and maintenance of accreditation with various quality assurance and professional bodies. A combination of analysis and reporting as well as hands-on application in order to ensure alignment to industry standards and academic relevance. Conduct reviews and updates of all Accounting and Finance programmes to ensure alignment to industry norms and identify areas for revision or improvement. Ensure programmes remain relevant to both local and international industry expectations and the quality of student experience is highly rewarding. Review and manage student academic performance. Advocate for, promote, and advance the institution's Accounting education offerings to industry. Provide academic support, consultation, and guidance to students as required. QUALIFICATION(S): Preferred Requirements Affiliation to Professional Body relating to Finance, Accounting and or Risk Management A Master’s degree in the relevant discipline EXPERIENCE: Advanced computer literacy At least 3 years’ lecturing experience in a similar higher education role at a tertiary institution 3 years’ experience in industry Demonstrate research engagement over the last 3 years Demonstrate innovative thinking towards teaching and learning skills RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Candidates must be familiar with higher, distance and online education. Demonstrated capability to lecture, conduct webinars at tertiary level in an effective manner in the core courses stipulated at the highest academic level. Up-to-date knowledge of curriculum areas being taught at the highest academic level. Demonstrated capacity to design set and evaluate assessments at the appropriate level for the relevant modules. Ongoing communication and feedback to students, team members and programme manager. High level of communication skills in verbal, written and electronic modes. Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop teaching and/or research programmes and the provision of learning support. Use a range of delivery techniques. Candidates must display familiarity with the use of learning management systems. Candidates must have a working knowledge of the South African Higher Education Regulatory Framework. Curriculum and Programme content research, instructional design and development for online learning, and internal moderation. Assessment design, development, moderation and implementation. Student support and relationship management, effective and disciplined self-management, problem solving and creativity, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities. Candidates are expected to comply with pre-determined periods and deadlines. Candidates must present themselves confidently, and demonstrate professionalism. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet and Email) Excellent writing and reporting skills Possess high levels of ethics and confidentiality #J-18808-Ljbffr