Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in French & Communication Arts - Academic City College

Academic City College is at the forefront of disrupting higher education on the African continent with lifelong learning at the heart of what we do on our stunning and modern campus. Our mission is to create a culture of life-long learning with a strong focus on enhancing student experience. Our ethos emphasizes on contributing to the needs of the future economy, ensuring our students and faculty have the skills required to stay relevant to the changing world.

The Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences is committed to nurturing students to develop an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset which prepares them to be employable and work- ready. We deliver inclusive and active learning which inspires our students to achieve their ambitions.

The Faculty is in collaboration with businesses which provide rich opportunities for students to gain internships and graduate employment opportunities. Our aim is that our teaching, research, civic and industry engagement make a real impact in the community. Following the accreditation and re-accreditation of our new and revised undergraduate programmes, we are seeking to make further appointments in particular subject areas to enhance our Business and Entrepreneurship portfolio.

Job Outline

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in French and Communication Arts to join this dynamic and highly motivated professional academic team, in line with our ambitious strategic change of our undergraduate programmes.

This is an outstanding opportunity to play a critical role in the continuing development of the growing Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with a PhD who have industry experience in the relevant-subject area, as well as a track record of teaching across different levels in French, Multimedia, Visual Communication, Advertising, and Public Relations. A keen interest in industry innovation trends impacting the workplace and entrepreneurship is desired.

We are looking for a research-active academic who will contribute to the research agenda of the Faculty, as well as cooperate with our business engagement activities and other external stakeholders. You will be in charge of developing courses and innovative teaching sessions, enjoy working as part of a team and be committed to your own personal development within your subject field.

Your role as a full-time faculty member is to focus on academic excellence, student success, and encourage lifelong learning by working collaboratively with stakeholders to support the mission of the institution. You will ensure the quality and integrity of the institution’s academic programmes through teaching and learning, professional development, and service. You will demonstrate collegiality, good citizenship, and commitment to serve the school. We are especially interested in applicants who, their research, teaching, and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence at Academic City.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Core Teaching and Student learning

• To engage in teaching on undergraduate programmes as determined by the Head of Department. The range of teaching duties may change from time to time.
• Contribute to the design, content, learning material and delivery of specific areas of teaching and learning and to the quality of teaching delivered.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the continuous review and development of the Department’s programmes.
• Take responsibility for the co-ordination of courses when appropriate to do so
• Work in accordance with University policies and procedures to undertake assessment of students’ work and give feedback.
• Enhance students’ learning with use of technology and virtual learning environment.
• Deliver an inclusive learning environment for students.
• Peer observation to support your professional development and that of colleagues.
• Assist with course-related field trips, internships and other external engagements. Research and Scholarly-related Activities
• Make a contribution to the research profile of the Department and/or institution and pursue a personal research programme consistent with the Department’s research priorities.
• Collaborate in research activities and initiatives with colleagues in and beyond the department if appropriate.
• Engage in subject professional and pedagogy research as required to support and inform teaching activities.
• Ensure that outcomes of research and scholarly activity are appropriately disseminated in peer reviewed outlets.
• Apply for grant funding and manage, as appropriate, any grants which are secured.

General activities

• To work within and actively support the policies and practices of Academic City College.
• To notify a more senior member of staff of any errors or concerns at the earliest opportunity.
• To participate in communication structures such as course team and department meetings to support effective management arrangements and promote good relations with staff and students.
• To ensure that the university’s cross-cutting goals of entrepreneurial thinking, inclusive collaboration, critical reasoning, constructive communication, ethical conduct and sustainability inform all activity related to the role.
• Establish contacts within the wider community where possible and begin to form ethical relationships for future collaboration.
• Take part in relevant internal committees and working groups.
• To work within a framework of effective governance, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, legislation policies and procedures.
• To be responsible for your own continuing self-development.
• Contribute to the wider mission and reputation of the institution with active involvement in activities contributing to general university life e.g. open days, student activities, alumni events, mentoring, personal tutoring and engagement with student support and delivery of outreach activities e.g. school visits, local community activities
• To undertake other duties not specifically stated above, which from time to time are necessary for the effective performance of the institution’s business without altering the nature or level of responsibility involved.

Person Specification | Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in French and Communication Arts

Education and Qualifications

• Relevant honours degree or equivalent
• Working to or having completed a PhD in relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrated research record (normally by publication but where appropriate through professional achievement) HE teaching qualification (HE PGCE or HEA fellowship) OR a commitment to complete one

Experience and knowledge

• Teaching in Higher Education
• Curriculum development
• Development and innovation of teaching and learning methods
• Interdisciplinary work relevant to the Department
• Proven record of research outputs

Skills and personal requirements

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Developing depth and breadth of subject understanding
• Knowledge of Higher Education
• Ability to develop excellent teaching and assessment skills across the range of taught levels offered
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development
• Ability to support students in their study through academic counselling
• Ability to work on own initiative

Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Enthusiasm
• Commitment
• Team working
• Good interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ethical Responsibility