Lecturer: Human Resource Management

job purpose

teach allocated subjects in diploma: hrm and advanced diploma: hrm & hrd according to the syllabus, ensuring content is regularly updated standards and innovative in the hr discipline. The subjects allocated to this position are labour relations 1 and organisational effectiveness to undergraduate and postgraduate students to ensure a full-time workload. Contribute to academic initiatives undertaken by the department and faculty to enhance teaching and learning environment.

Supervise and manage department postgraduate students. Support the faculty research initiatives through undertaking research and contributing towards group research.

lecturer requirements:

recommended:

• knowledge and experience of hybrid teaching and learning models (face-to-face and online learning).
• knowledge of the higher education landscape in sa.
• south african board of people practices (sabpp) professional registration.
• evidence of postgraduate supervision and publications.

accreditation – adhere to council of higher education accreditation policy and procedures. Contributes to department and subject quality assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents. Monitors the impact of qa recommendations within the department and implements appropriate interventions.

academic development – design, develop and continuously update hr discipline curriculum. Contributes to curriculum development of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Participates in curriculum review to ensure alignment with industry and professional standards.

assessments – revise teaching, learning and assessment methods. Compile and conduct student assessments. Evaluate and moderate assessments for improvements. Identify at risk students and implement appropriate interventions. Reports on subject pass rates and participates in subject reviews. Conduct peer evaluation and provide support where necessary. Evaluate and recommend prescribed textbooks.

administration – assist with the registration of students. Administer student attendance registrar, assessment records, upload students’ results and verify end of year marks. Examine and moderate assessments and examinations. Conduct group tutor meetings. Contribute towards control of student records and examination enrolments.

human resources management – participate in the department staff planning, recruitment and selection process. Assist in coordinating staff induction and development opportunities. Participate in updating departmental job descriptions, implementing the university performance management system and identify training needs for career development. Assist in managing staff relations, staffinternal / external liaison – liaise with prospective students and market the hrm programmes and the university.

Liaise with commerce and industry on experiential training, new techniques / technologies and research projects. Regular industry liaison to determine the latest trends, practices and procedures for incorporation in curriculum. Regular subject meetings to coordinate subject activities and to manage any student complaints. Project a professional image while representing the department and university at committees, outside bodies, local and international conferences.

mentoring – contribute to staff academic development and career pathing. Provide guidance and support in developing learning materials and related activities. Assist with presentation of seminars and workshops. Mentoring and assistance of academics in subject fields.

personal / professional development – attend conferences, seminars and training sessions to keep abreast with developments in the hr discipline and communicate the implications for curriculum development at subject meetings.…