Lecturer: Brand Innovation and Design Thinking

4 months ago


Sandton, South Africa Varsity College Full time

Direct Reporting Line:
Head of Academics

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, Sandton Campus  is seeking appointees in the field of Commerce to strengthen the teaching and research capabilities in the Faculty of Management Studies department for the following lecturing roles:

  • Brand Innovation and Design Thinking
  • Innovation Management

Job Purpose:
The 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 Qualification Requirements:

Ideal:

  • Master's or Honours degree in a Branding/ Marketing/ Advertising/ Communication/ Innovation field, with Innovation/Design-thinking modules.

Alternatively:

  • HEQSF 9 qualification that includes a Branding or Marketing component
  • Marketing and/or branding with Innovation/Design-thinking modules should have, at a minimum, been completed within HEQSF 7 and 8 qualifications.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

  • Industry experience in commerce.
  • Lecturing experience in innovation management, branding, and or marketing management.
  • Work experience: Industry experience is essential in Innovation Management, Brand or Marketing Management.

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.

Closing date: 22 nd August 2024



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