Academic: Accounting/Business Studies Teaching Specialisations, Durban

Position summary Job category:

Education and Training

Contract:

Permanent

EE position:

No

Introduction MANCOSA, a DHET registered, and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate Education qualifications, has the following vacancy available. Academic: Accounting/Business Studies Teaching Specialisations - Durban. An academic is responsible for ensuring high‑quality academic delivery, assessment, curriculum development, and student support across designated modules. This role supports the academic mission of MANCOSA by driving excellence in teaching and learning, enhancing the student learning experience, contributing to research and community engagement, and maintaining academic standards in line with institutional policies and strategies.

Core Functions

Academic Delivery

Facilitate modules via webinars or face‑to‑face sessions.

Ensure alignment with MANCOSA’s Teaching and Learning Strategy.

Develop high‑quality academic content for the Learner Management System (LMS).

Quality assurance and sign‑off of allocated modules.

Respond to student queries within 24 hours via the“Ask the Lecturer” platform.

Assessments

Set, mark, and moderate assessments for allocated modules.

Ensure quality assurance and sign‑off of all assessments.

Participate in AVC and pre/post‑assessment moderation processes.

Review and update module guides; ensure consistency across academic materials.

Contribute to curriculum enhancements and documentation.

Manage daily academic operations for assigned modules.

Develop innovative teaching methods to enhance student engagement.

Monitor student progress and provide academic support.

Research, Scholarship, and Community Engagement

Undertake and lead research projects with measurable academic and community impact.

Engage in collaborative community initiatives.

Minimum Job Requirements

A master’s degree in Accounting and/or Business Studies Teaching Specialisations.

At least 2–3 years lecturing experience in Accounting and/or Business Studies Teaching Specialisations.

School‑based experience, teaching CAPS.

Demonstrate research engagement over the last 3 years.

Related Knowledge, Competencies and Skills

Be familiar with distance and online education.

Be familiar with using learning management systems.

Have a working knowledge of the South African higher education regulatory framework.

Must be able to work within pre‑determined time frames and deadlines.

Must be able to speak confidently and demonstrate professionalism.

Must be a collegial team player.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Internet and Email).

Excellent writing and reporting skills.

Possess a high level of ethics and confidentiality.

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