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Head: Academic (Academic Co-Navigator)

Vega School 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’s Vega, Online Distance Centre has the following vacancies for a (Part-time Online Lecturer/Navigator) for the 2026 Academic year:

UXPM8411w (User Experience Project Management)

Competencies Required:

Preparation and lecturing online as per the Module Guide; Teaching curriculum outcomes as per contract hours and stipulated per pre-agreed timetable; Briefing students for assignments and providing feedback; Marking assessments and providing feedback; Presenting class marks and feedback to the Programme Managers; Actively engaging with current trends in teaching and learning strategies within the IIE VEGA environment.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Ideal:

• A master’s degree in Interaction Design/ User Experience (UX) Design/ Information Technology/ Technology and Innovation.

Alternatively:

• A master’s degree in information design / digital/Multimedia Design/ Service Design/ Design Thinking / Design Management/ Technology and Development.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

Lecturing/online lecturing experience in Interaction / UX Design / Digital Design or Information Technology.

Work experience as an interaction - UX/ Digital Product designer/ Project Lead/ Design manager/ Information designer/ Multimedia designer in the field of UX design.

 Working Conditions:

• This is an Online part-time position.

• Online Lecturing and academic delivery to ensure students are guided and supported in their learning to achieve module outcomes.

The IIE's Vega is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.