Full-time Lecturer (Media & Communications)

Learning, Teaching, and Assessment

• Provide effective support to the School in teaching, including development and maintenance of academic standards.

• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons and set assessment and learning activities to a range of classes (lecturers/tutorials/asynchronous) and age groups of students (including overseas colleges, if required).

• Administer the setting and marking of coursework and examination.

• Review and ensure the quality of examination papers under area(s) of specialisation.

• Manage the moderation of coursework and examination results.

• Conduct objective assessments on examination appeal cases.

• Monitor student progress through the application of formative and summative assessment strategies that support appropriate feedback and skills development.

• Monitor student success rates to an agreed standard across all student levels.

• Conduct objective assessments on examination appeal cases.

• Conduct administration duties pertinent to the programmes of study in the School.

• Engage in student development by providing strong learning support and monitoring of students’ academic performances.
  

Programme Management & Curriculum/ Partnership Development

• Periodically review and develop programmes pertinent to the School to ensure continued relevance and quality improvement of curricula.

• Evaluate and recommend appropriate teaching materials to cover the learning outcomes of the different programmes of study.

• Develop online learning strategies with a duality of pedagogical functions (online learning, Blended learning).

• Assistant Director (Academic) in exploring new programmes to grow the school.

• Assistant Director (Academic) in academic partnerships and courses.

• Coordinate and prepare information for inspection and quality assurance assessments.

• Undertake knowledge exchange and other scholarly activity to contribute to the development of new areas in the relevant subject field.

• Lead as Module Leader/Programme Leader and monitor the performance of Associate Lecturers.

• Advise students with respect to academic performance, career opportunities, and advanced studies.

• Ensure that programme design and delivery is consistent with the academic framework and quality standards and regulations of PSB Academy.

Research & Knowledge Exchange

• Expected to have knowledge and understanding of e-learning platforms/LMS such as Blackboard etc.

• Represent the School in selected academic committee, where necessary.

Others

• Represent and participate in marketing events for the School.

• Perform other duties/projects as assigned by the Assistant Director (Academic) /Director of School.

Requirements

• Masters/Degree in Media Communications

• At least a pass at GCE ‘O’ level or its equivalent in the language medium of the course/module.

• 3-4 years of experience with Teaching experience preferred.

• Experience or knowledge of module and/or programme leadership, development and administration within a higher education environment.

• Evidence of engagement in professional practice and the ability to design, deliver and assess a range of modules in and related to specialist areas of professional practice.

• Enthusiasm in working in an interdisciplinary context.

• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.

• Experience in working with digital technology including an interest in emerging technology and techniques and maintaining an active interest in related developments within the sector.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Good people skills and ability to handle difficult situations, lead and motivate people.

• Ability to work as part of a wider team involving senior managers.

• Forward and outlooking approach to the profession.

• An understanding of the changing landscape within the education sector nationally and internationally.

• Ability to work to achieve goals irrespective of the working hours.

• Willing to work evenings (when needed).