Associate Faculty

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Nexford University Full time

Position Summary
Nexford University (NXU) is seeking a part-time Associate Faculty member to teach in the software development discipline.

The Associate Faculty will support the overall mission of NXU to bring high-quality, affordable, dynamic education that prepares learners for the global workplace; foster learner engagement through synchronous and asynchronous course delivery; actively engage in the teaching and learning process; utilize the most effective technologies; and support learners at all stages of their academic journey.


Key Responsibilities
The Associate Faculty members should motivate learners to actively engage in all aspects of their educational journey and focus on the commitment to learner success

The Associate Faculty:

  • Manages online courses through the Learning Management System (LMS) and other innovative technology tools
  • Teaches and facilitates the course(s), as designed, in an efficient and engaging manner
  • Provides personalized and substantive feedback on learner submissions and other assignments within five (5) days of the submission date
  • Posts updates and announcements to course(s) regularly to support learner learning
  • Participates in NXU webinars, blogs, and marketing campaigns, as applicable
  • Provides feedback and recommendations on course content to ensure high quality and relevant delivery of information
  • Remains current in his/her academic program or discipline, attending conferences and maintaining any licensure or continuing education requirements
  • Participates in departmental and university affairs as requested
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualities

  • Has a clear vision for education and commitment to excellence using an innovative practical approach
  • Track record for making datadriven decisions that constantly improve instructional delivery
  • An advocate for and promoter of quality curriculum utilizing high levels of engagement, and with a high commitment to learner success that is fully aligned with workplace requirements
  • Flexible work style appropriate for remote and international team collaboration
  • Sound judgment and decisionmaking skills appropriate for NXU's fastpaced, entrepreneurial culture
  • Technology savviness, fluent using social media channels, learning management systems, and other new and innovative technology systems that support an enriching learning experience
  • Outstanding communication skills and polished presentation style
  • Strong outcomesbased orientation and track record for achieving results
  • Progressive mindset that promotes a nextgeneration experience serving the unique needs of the future of work

Required Experience

  • A minimum of an earned Bachelor's degree in Software Development, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related IT field; Master's degree preferred
  • A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience; preferably with prior online teaching experience
  • A minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional experience within the area of expertise
  • Effective English communication skills, both written and oral, and being able to relate to and communicate well with individuals to support the global learner population.

About Nexford University
Nexford University is a next-generation university based in Washington DC offering a competency-based learning model.

Nexford's mission is to enable greater social and economic mobility by providing an affordable high-quality education that will positively impact millions of lives around the world.


Nexford offers the following degrees and certificates: Associate of Applied Science in Business (AAS), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), MBA, nine undergraduate certificates and three graduate certificates in the field of business.

Nexford provides learners with a fully online global education based on mastery of competencies relevant in the workplace.

A global team of faculty and advisors support learning and professional success through the innovative use of technology, such as AI and machine learning.

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