Lecturer: Sociology 1a

**Direct Reporting Line**:
Head of Humanities

**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 IIE Varsity College, Pretoria Campus has a vacancy for a Lecturer for the below module**:

- Sociology 1A

**Competencies Required**:

- Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent Presentation Skills
- Assertiveness and dynamism
- Understanding of customer service in education
- Demonstrate an ability to manage work and self proactively

**Minimum Qualification Requirements**:
**Ideal**:Bachelor of Arts Honours/ Bachelor of Social Science Honours degree in Sociology.

**Alternatively**:Postgraduate Diploma, MA/ MPhil, PhD/ DPhil qualification in Sociology.
NQF 8 qualification in social development, policy, and development.

**Minimum Work Experience Requirements**:
**Working Conditions**:

- Please note that this is an Independent Contractor role
- Positions are part-time, with lectures taking place between 08:00 and 17:00, Monday to Friday
- CVs should be a maximum of two pages
- Provide a motivational letter as well as certified copies of your transcript(s), qualifications, and ID
- 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.
- Preference will be given to South African Citizens and Permanent Residents of South Africa in possession of proof of permanent resident status and residing in Pretoria.

**Closing Date for Applications: 01 March 2024