Accounting Facilitator

• Facilitate the requisite content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge, in alignment with curriculum and module outcomes.
• Develop facilitation session plans to facilitate the requisite content knowledge, and interactive learning activities that foster critical thinking and practical application.
• Facilitate the requisite content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge in alignment with institutional standards and statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Apply diverse and innovative pedagogical strategies to support active student engagement and learning.
• Promote active learning, collaboration, and reflective practice. Facilitate engaging sessions that enable knowledge transfer and allow students to engage in praxis.
• Promote epistemic justice practices in all learning and teaching activities.

• Provide academic mentorship and guidance to undergraduate students.
• Assess student performance through various assessment activities.
• Monitor student progress and offer timely, constructive feedback.
• Identify and address learning challenges in collaboration with the academic and administrative support teams.

• Collaborate with the academic team to design, review, update, and enhance undergraduate learning materials to ensure consistency in accordance with the accredited module outcomes and NQF levels.
• Ensure the content in the learning materials and assessments are relevant, inclusive, and aligned with programme and accreditation requirements.
• Construct assessments that support student learning for various purposes by taking into consideration assessment for learning, assessment of learning and assessment as learning.

• Provide academic support to students through one-on-one consultations, group discussions, and online forums.
• Identify and address individual student learning needs to enhance their academic performance.
• Serve as a mentor to guide students in their understanding of essential concepts and career planning.
• Provide student support by responding to all their academic queries

• Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessments, and student performance.
• Participate in academic meetings, moderation processes, and professional development activities.
• Participate actively in industry and community engagements.
• Support the Academic Head and/or the Head of School with additional administrative tasks when required.
• Use relevant and appropriate student data to support student success and student access.

• Stay abreast of developments in Education, to maintain subject-matter expertise.
• Participate in training programs, workshops, and academic conferences to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Engage in research activities to contribute to the academic knowledge base and publish findings in relevant journals.
• Supervise Postgraduate students on their research projects.
• Produce academic publications in accredited and recognized scholarly journals.

• Uphold academic integrity and institutional policies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in learning and teaching practices.
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare and submit progress reports, lesson evaluations, and student performance summaries to the Head of Department.

• Key performance indicators and performance criteria are established with the successful candidate once appointed.
• These are based on the performance management instrument provided by the Human Resources Department.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• A Teaching qualification (e.g., BEd, PGCE) with a minimum of five years teaching experience in Senior Phase and/or Further Education and Training Teaching Phase.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in teaching or facilitation in Higher Education, is essential.

Required Professional Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of undergraduate curriculum design and assessment practices.
• Ability to facilitate learning using inclusive, student-centred approaches.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in digital learning platforms and educational technologies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to ethical practice, academic excellence, and ongoing professional development.
• Must be a strong team player but also be able to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must have good reporting, planning, record keeping and project management skills.
• Excellent computer skills, augmented ability to use MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint, to name a few.
• Must be hands-on and proactive
• Good communication skills written and verbal.
• Develop professional and polished high-level reports.

• The Facilitator will operate in both on-campus and virtual environments, requiring flexibility to deliver contact and online classes.

The role may involve evening and weekend sessions to accommodate part-time students.