Job Description

Direct Reporting Line:
Head: AcademicVega School is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).The IIE Vega, Johannesburg Campus has a vacancy for an Academic Navigator (Lecturer):

• Game Development 2B (GADE7222)

Job Purpose:

• Lecture based on provided content, ensure students are guided and supported in their learning. Mark student submissions and engage with campus teaching and learning

Minimum Qualification Requirements:Ideal:

• An Honours degree in Information Systems/ Computer Science with Game Development modules

Alternatively:

• An Honours degree in similarly related fields with programming or a similarly related field to the third-year level and gaming experience.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• Lecturing experience in game development and programming.
• Experience in Unreal and C++.
• Work experience as a Software developer/Application developer/Game developer.

Key Performance Areas:

• Prepare for lectures based on provided content.
• Supplement content with own expertise.
• Deliver assigned modules to the stated outcomes and contracted hours. Mark student assessments and provide constructive feedback.
• Support student academic success by implementing workshops where needed.
• Perform academic admin, such as capturing assessment marks and reporting on student success. Provide content feedback.
• Engage with professional development opportunities and attend initial training sessions

Working Conditions:

• Please note that this is an Independent Contractor role

Salary:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and hours worked.

Application Response:

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

Technical Support:

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The IIE's Vega School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.Closing date: 13 August 2024

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