Module Coordinator – Software Development

Job description

Key roles and responsibilities: Study material development Oversee and manage the development or review of study guides (full or wrap-around) Seek feedback from all stakeholders and keep a record of required changes to study guides in anticipation of the review cycle Monitor the appropriateness of the prescribed textbook and editions Ensure continued alignment between study guide and textbook, where applicable Update study guides to cater for new textbook editions Assessment: Draft all formal assessments for allocated modules Consider internal and external pre-moderation feedback and implement changes as required Conduct internal pre-moderation for modules in field of expertise Conduct annual meetings with all campus lecturers to discuss the assessment strategy Appoint suitably qualified internal and external moderators Brief markers and moderators, and provide content support during the marking process Mark a prescribed minimum number of assessments (+- 3) to fine tune marking guideline/memorandum Consider markers’ reports and decide on appropriate action Consider moderators’ reports and decide on appropriate action, in consultation with campus lecturers, HOS and subject coordinator (if any)Conduct post-assessment meetings with all campus lecturers to reflect on success/concerns with assessments Consider and analyse cross-campus success rates Sign off on assessment results Actively participate in the investigation/management of Red/Fire module status Learning Journey Design: Conduct research in the field of expertise and/or learning design in the field of expertise Attend both internal and external training sessions, workshops, and conferences to enhance skills in module design and assessment Stay informed about emerging trends in higher education and instructional methodologies Engage with industry, professional networks and associations to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharingActively collaborate with campus lecturers to continuously enhance the learning journeyLMS course environment: Design and draft materials needed for the course environment (announcements, etc.) Populate and maintain the Canvas Blueprint course environment for modules ownedLecturer and student support: Develop and deliver at least two lectures per module per semester for CL students, online live Record at least two online lectures for DL students per semester per module Deliver guest lectures in the field of expertise on STADIO modules as appropriate Research and professional development Conduct research in the field of expertise and/or learning design in the field of expertise Attend both internal and external training sessions, workshops, and conferences to enhance skills in module design and assessment Stay informed about emerging trends in higher education and instructional methodologies Engage with industry, professional networks and associations to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing

Requirements

Masters Minimum requirements and qualifications Master’s degree in Software Development, Computer Science, or related IT field.A doctoral degree will be an advantageAt least 5 years’ higher education experience teaching Computer Science and Programming modules.Strong programming skills in Python, Java, C#, or similar languages.Experience in software engineering practices, version control, and agile methodsKey attributes: Deep technical expertise with the ability to support lecturers in teaching coding.Strong mentorship skills for developing coding pedagogy.Commitment to aligning software development teaching with industry certification pathways.Passion for fostering problem-solving and innovation through programming. Apply by email: humanresources@stadio.ac.za