Job Description

Varsity College 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 OPPORTUNITYIIE Varsity College, Westville campus is seeking appointees in the field of International Trade/Finance to strengthen the teaching and research capabilities in the Faculty of Management Studies.JOB PURPOSEThe primary purpose of this position is the delivery of effective facilitation/lecturing on qualifications and all associated academic activities such as student engagement and support that will promote student success and learning.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Lecturing/Facilitation
• Marking
• Student support

Competencies Required:

• Communications skills
• Organisational skills
• Time management

Minimum Education Requirements per module: Ideal:

• Honours Degree in Monetary Economics

Alternatively:

• Honours in one of the Business-related fields (e.g. economics, entrepreneurship, risk, supply chain, or project management), with Economics to the third-year degree level. One of the economic modules must be Monetary Economics; or
• A bachelor's degree with Economics or a similarly related field (e.g. entrepreneurship, risk, supply chain, or project management) with Economics to the third-year degree level. One of the economic modules must be Monetary Economics PLUS either an MBA; or
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Business or Education.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• Lecturing experience in Economics is critical due to the nature and complexity of this module.
• Work or lecturing experience as an econometrician or consultant in this field.
• Work experience as an economist or financial markets.

Working Conditions:

• Please note that this is an Independent Contractor role
• Owing to the volume of CVs received, we may not be able to personally contact all applicants. Only individuals whose qualifications and skills most closely match the position requirements will be contacted for interviews
• Position is part-time

The IIE's Varsity College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference will be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.

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