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**Purpose of position: **
To lecture Academic English for the Commerce Faculty.
To assist in the administration and departmental affairs and activities as required by the academic department.
To work with the Dean of the Faculty on developing new course materials and curricula.
**Duties and Responsibilities: **
+ Lecturing
+ General administration
+ Setting and marking of assessments
+ Preparation of notes and additional study materials
+ Quality Assurance
+ Management of at-risk students
+ Invigilation
+ Contribute and implement innovative teaching and learning strategies
+ Participate in research activities and projects
+ Keep abreast of newest developments in trends in subject fields
+ Participate in Campus Events and activities
**Experience: **
+ Relevant lecturing experience
+ Necessary knowledge of higher education practices and processes
+ Relevant research experience
+ Competencies:
+ Administrative skills
+ Organizing
+ Planning
+ Problem solving
+ Attention to detail
+ Deadline orientation
+ Analytical ability (accuracy and detail orientation)
+ Time management
+ Functional / Technical job skills:
+ Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Professional knowledge
+ Quality Orientation
+ Customer service orientation
+ Team orientation
+ Computer Literacy
+ Lecturing, teaching, presentation and facilitation skills
**Personal competencies: **
+ Excellent interpersonal skills
+ Approachability
+ Composure
+ Self-confidence
+ Assertiveness
+ Innovation
+ Drive to get things done
+ Customer focus
+ Presentation skills
**Qualifications**
**Minimum qualification: **
**Bachelors in Linguistics and Languages (English)**
_Pearson is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and in accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and subsequent amendments thereto._
**Primary Location: ** ZA-ZA-Port Elizabeth
**Work Locations: ** ZA-Port Elizabeth-1 Ascot 1 Port Elizabeth 6065
**Job: ** Project/Temporary Workforce
**Organization: ** Growth
**Employee Status: ** External Worker
**Job Type: ** Standard
**Shift: ** Day Job
**Job Posting: ** Nov 15, 2019
**Job Unposting: ** Nov 22, 2019
**Schedule: ** Part-time Temporary
**Req ID: ** 1915268
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.