Position Title: Assistant/Lecturer - Accounting
Department: School of Accounting and Finance
Reports To: Academic Coordinator / Head of College
Location: IBS College of TVET, Mt Eriama, 11-mile campus, Sogeri road
Employment Type: Full-time

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

The Institute of Business Studies (IBS), from its’ humble beginning in 1987 as an arm of Nades & Associates primarily providing revision classes for the needs of Papua New Guinea Institute of Accountants (now CPA PNG), has evolved into a private University level Institution over the last 34 years. Today we are one of the largest business schools in the country and off degree programmes in the fields of Accounting & Finance, Business & Management, Economics & Development Studies and Information Technology. We also continue to provide study pathways for grade 10 & 11 school leavers including industry accreditations for those seasoned professionals who want to get certified in their field.

Our success is the fruits of our dedicated team committed to making a difference in Papua New Guinea, through their efforts to help educate current and futures citizens on Papua New Guinea.

A CAREER WITH US:

At IBS we believe that everyone has been gifted with natural talents and learnt skills. Our recruitment process is designed to help candidates understand this and enable us to better match you with a role that you will not only be able to do but enjoy doing. Career progression is also important to us and believes that each employee should be at the driving seat of their career progression - this means your manager will discuss with you where you want to be in the future and be more of a coach for you in terms of giving you feedback on areas you need to work on to be your best and achieve your goals. We also have a lot of staff events that enable us to celebrate as a team and give recognition where it's due.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Assistant/ Lecturer is responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining a modern Academic function that is digital on the inside—harnessing digital + cloud technologies to effectively capture and manage all aspects of delivering the best student experience for the Institution. Overseeing and managing the entire lecturing process, you will ensure all students are engaged both academically and socially to maintain a healthy balance and effectively utilizing our finite academic infrastructure resources.

The Assistant/Lecturer reports to the respective Head of School. This position incorporates a high degree of unsupervised work; as an outcome-focused person, you will display strong conflict resolution skills and enjoy managing your workload and being part of a productive team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

In a highly student-focused role, the Assistant/Lecturer should focus on strong collaboration, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. It is also essential that you understand Global Accounting and Finance Best Practices, and local industry trends. Assistant/Lecturer duties will involve managing activities such as lesson planning, preparation & research, encouraging personal development via tutorial / pastoral work, lecturing, checking and assessing students work. Assistant/Lecturer duties include but are not limited to the following:

Lectures:

• Ensure quality of lectures and complete the syllabus within the scheduled time
• Ensure timely start and finish of the lectures
• Use all the available teaching aids for better understanding and delivery of the units
• Ensure the benchmark for lectures is achieved in the KPM’s at the end of the semester

Student Learning Experience:

• Provide a high-quality learning experience to students, assisting them to achieve prescribed learning outcomes
• Supervise student projects and academic elements of field trips as and when required
• Supporting students’ extra-curricular activities
• Act as personal tutor, giving first-line support and mentoring to students
• Carry out Student Counseling as per Strategic Directions
• Student Pastoral Care

Lesson Preparation, Assessment & Examination Duties

• Design, develop and prepare and conduct face to face, online and co-operative programs as allocated that inspire strong discussions and keep students interested and engaged
• Ensure that unit / course design and delivery comply with quality standards and regulations of the University and College
• Assist in the conduct of examinations (e.g., paper setting, marking, supervision and invigilation)
• Prepare and Submit DRMS in a timely manner

Course Materials Review

• Provide assistance to Lecturers, Senior Lecturers and other Assistant/Lecturers in matters of developing course materials and in all matters relating to conducting lectures and research
• Be responsible for the development and review of the curriculum of all IBS courses offered in the school
• Provide support as a team member in other operational activities as and when required
• Ensure course material reviewed is relevant to the intended learning outcomes of the course

General Duties:

• Mentor colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development
• Develop strong relationships with colleagues within the department and throughout the Institution for an enhanced learning environment that values interdisciplinary study
• Attend and present at relevant conferences and share knowledge and insights gained with the other schools
• Carry out research and produce publications or other research outputs
• Liaise closely with teaching, technical and administration
• Taking administrative responsibilities as requested by your Head of School, Division, and Registrar
• Provide support as a team member in other operational activities as and when required

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

The following criteria is considered to be ESSENTIAL:

• Bachelor’s degree or Higher in any of the following fields: Accounting, Business, Finance
• Proven working experience as teacher / tutor for at least 2 years in the area of qualification
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with students and all levels of employees and management
• Excellent business judgement, analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to review programmed design on a regular basis to ensure compliance with quality standards and academic regulations and to make alterations where appropriate.
• Ability to demonstrate equivalent core knowledge in units taken
• Ability to use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students
• Capacity to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, management, other organizations and external stakeholders
• Ability to communicate and impart complex conceptual ideas in a variety of way – presentations, reports, journal articles etc.
• Ability to plan workloads and projects and manage resources effectively
  Sound Computer skills
• Good work ethics, of sober habits and with the right attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Great customer focus and team player
• Excellent active listening and presentation skills
• Managing succession planning of staff
• Ability to develop ideas and new student-centered approaches responding to individual learning styles
• Effective time management skills and attention to detail