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The purpose of this position is to lecture Marketing and related subjects on a part-time
basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitation of learning, lecturing, tutoring, assessments and research
- Preparation of notes and additional study materials
- Quality assurance of learning material
- General academic administration
- Participate in professional development opportunities
- Contribute and implement innovative teaching and learning strategies, including technology enhanced learning
methodologies
- Participate in research activities and activities and projects to keep abreast of newest developments in trends in subject
fields
Core competencies
- Working knowledge and skill on Microsoft Office and google suite
- Working knowledge and experience of Commerce, Business management and Marketing principles
- Administrative skills and experience
- Organizing, Planning as well as Problem solving skills
- The incumbent must pay significant attention to detail and adhere to deadlines
- Analytical ability
- Interpersonal skills and communication skills
- The candidate must display Patience, approachability, assertion and composure at all times
- The candidate must place the student(s) at the center of everything they do (customer-focused approach)
- Presentation skills will be an advantage
Experience
- Specialist in Education within the realms of Marketing
- Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
- Excellent communication skills – assertive and approachable to students
- Professional knowledge in their area of expertise
- Quality Orientation including attention to detail and awareness of deadlines
- Innovative: ability to solve problems alone and within the team
- Experience in a higher education environment is an advantage.
- Knowledge of higher education practices and processes.
- Relevant research experience.
- Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
- Excellent communication skills – assertive and approachable to students
- Professional knowledge in their area of expertise
- Quality Orientation including attention to detail and deadline awareness
- Innovative; ability to solve problems alone and within the team
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.
**Qualifications**
Bachelor of Commerce Honors with Marketing or other relevant qualification
**Primary Location: ** ZA-ZA-Potchefstroom
**Work Locations: ** ZA-Potchefstroom-Esselen Cnr Esselen Street & Steve Biko Avenue Die Bult, 1 to 12 Potchefstroom 2531
**Job: ** Project/Temporary Workforce
**Organization: ** Growth
**Employee Status: ** External Worker
**Job Type: ** Standard
**Shift: ** Day Job
**Job Posting: ** Aug 8, 2019
**Job Unposting: ** Aug 14, 2019
**Schedule: ** Part-time Regular
**Req ID: ** 1910426
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.