18.03.2024
Lecturer Psychology and Counselling - East London (LTU)
Global Banking School
South Africa, East London
ROLE PURPOSE: A Lecturer is responsible for performing a range of tutoring, lecturing, administration, professional duties, and other related activities to deliver a high-quality educational experience to our students. As a lecturer you are expected to engage students in the learning process to ensure student outcomes are maximised. You shall also be required to contribute to the development of a range of subjects across the curriculum and for supporting the quality assurance processes pertinent to the programme(s) on which you are teaching. ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES: • Design, plan and deliver lectures, tutorials and other teaching and learning activities as required by the Faculty. • Design assessments and assess student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met. • Provide timely and constructive feedback to students. • Provide academic support and guidance to students as necessary • Develop, update, and improve course materials as appropriate and necessary. • Keep up to date with best practice in teaching and learning, and ensure that your teaching reflects best practice and embeds technologies that enhance the learning experience. • Contribute to the design, development, delivery, review and enhancement of programmes of study within the Faculty and across GBS as a whole. • Attend meetings as required, and develop productive working relationships within the various teams you will be engaged with. • Participate in internal and external events, such as programme reviews, open days, outreach activities, and partner and internship visits. • Undertake a reflective programme of staff development which includes teaching observations, directed study, workshop participation and experiential learning. • Support and engage in the creation, application and/or dissemination of new knowledge in your field of study and/or in higher education practice. • To participate in the GBS performance management programme, meeting a range of clearly defined objectives for student outcomes, student satisfaction, retention and attendance. • Act as a Module Leader or undertake other administrative/management duties, commensurate with the level of the appointment, and as determined by the Dean. • Take on other responsibilities as required to support the work of GBS, which may include acting in a more senior capacity as part of a programme of professional development. Essential Skills, Experience and Attributes • Hold a Master’s, and preferably a doctoral level qualification in your field, or be able to demonstrate success at an equivalent level professionally. • Hold BPS or BACP accreditation preferably. • Have a passion for education as a transformative activity. • Have experience of, and a passion for, working in widening access environments. • Have experience of teaching in higher education. • Have experience of supervising student work and providing support and feedback. • Have experience with distance learning and supporting learners both face-to-face and remotely. Demonstrate professional conduct in all interactions with staff and students. • Have extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter. • Demonstrate attention to detail and accurate reporting. • Be able to maintain thorough and organised student records. • Be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines. • Be highly motivated and able to work with minimum supervision. • Exhibit excellent communication skills. • Be able to work with diverse groups of people. • Be able to demonstrate industry experience in the field of Psychology and Counselling. OTHER INFORMATION You will also be expected to demonstrate your commitment to: • GBS values, policies and regulations, including equal opportunities policy. • GBS’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GBS’s Environmental Policy. • Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned. #LI-Onsite #indeedmarch #J-18808-Ljbffr
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