Background
Stadio is a multi-campus higher education institution with a national footprint, as well as hosting several student support centres in South Africa and Namibia. Stadio endeavours to widen access to top quality higher education and highlight the importance of equipping graduates with accredited qualifications that are recognised by industry. Stadio offers a variety of academic and career-focused undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications through both contact and distance learning modes of delivery.
Stadio is a comprehensive private higher education institution, consisting of the following academic schools:
Administration and Management
Architecture and Engineering
Commerce
Education
Fashion
Humanities
Information technology
Law
Media and design
Policing and law enforcement

Key roles and responsibilities:
Lecturing
Preparing and delivering regular lectures for students
Guiding class discussions, whilst encouraging debate and feedback amongst students.
Assist with developing academic content and preparation of course materials where able and necessary.
Attend quarterly meetings as required by the Management Team. Maintain a practical understanding of service standards & quality improvement initiatives relevant to your department.
Engaging in professional development as appropriate.
Engaging in research and developing new topics, courses and teaching materials
Act as the potential module coordinator (mc) for specific modules.

MC tasks:
Preparation the module outline for accreditation submission.
Preparation/updating (including module review)/authoring/coordination of new and existing material (including lesson plans and teaching materials).
Maintain the core VLE environment (including student surveys) for the module to ensure parity of content and offering across sites of delivery.
Preparing/finalizing all the assessments for the module. Drafting the assessment strategy (in consultation with the Lecturers Forum) and maintaining the Assessment
Guideline document.
Conducting or arranging internal moderation – pre- and post – of all assessments;
Managing the external moderation process (pre- and post-assessment)
Quality assurance of the module content and offering.
Action module-specific outcomes from student surveys.
First-level sign-off of the marks for the module and presentation to next level;[2]
Conduct success and throughput analysis for the module.
Promoting industry liaison for the module.
Finalising the academic calendar for the module.
The Module coordinator has a FUNCTIONAL role.
S/he is responsible for Setting the criteria for RPL approval.
Administration
Taking register before every class (done digitally).
Prepare lesson plans, guided by the study guide provided.
Compiling class tests, practical assignments, formal test and exam papers.
Complete all marking of assignments, tests and exams within the necessary time
Minimum requirements

Experience with lecturing in a contact learning and online environment, using electronic learning management systems as well as video conferencing, like MS Teams and Zoom
Minimum three years relevant industry experience
Ability to write and edit assignments, test and exam papers in English.

Experience and exposure to the following software below:
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe In Design,
Specialization in Graphic Design or Visual Communication

Qualifications and experience:
NQF 8 or higher: Relevant master’s or honours degree in graphic web design, visual communication design or photography

Key attributes:
Sound Knowledge of graphic design - This knowledge allows candidate to confidently explain concepts and processes to students.
Knowledge in Adobe Creative Cloud (Specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and In Design).
Knowledge in print production and design theory.
Knowledge in both film and digital photography
Knowledge and understanding of a studio environment and working with studio lighting.
Basic understanding of marketing and business principles.
Engaging with students - serves as a facilitator of learning, providing students with the knowledge and tools to solve problems and then encouraging students to solve them on their own.
Good Motivator - inspire a love of design in students.
Constantly Learning to update own knowledge base - learn, reflect, and improve own practice.
Caring for students that struggle with difficult concepts.
Teaching Strategies specific for Visual Communication Design students - adjust teaching strategies to reflect the learning styles of individual students or the class as a whole.
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent English language skills
Can do attitude.
Passion for education
Ability to work under tight deadlines.