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Distance Learning Facilitator Critical Inquiry in Creative Media


Job Location:

Durban - South Africa

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 9years
Posted: 2 September 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is a remote position.

The SAE Distance (Distance) Campus is seeking a Creative Media Facilitator to join our academic team.

The role focuses on guiding students to develop adaptive imaginative and reflexive practices that align with the evolving demands of the 21st-century creative industries.

The facilitator will support students in exploring critical perspectives cultural contexts and concept driven approaches to creative media production. Through interactive online facilitation they will encourage critical thinking analytical reflection and the practical application of theory within the global creative landscape.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:
Facilitate Webinar sessions supported by presentations to deliver the curriculum and guide the assessment task and project.
Provide student support between webinar sessions when required by students.
Provide constructive and timely feedback on student assessment tasks and project submissions and ensure academic integrity is upheld.
Grade assessment tasks/projects in line with the institutional policy timeline and the administrative tasks associated.
Partake in Programme coordinator meetings when required and provide
constructive feedback to improve the curriculum assessment tasks and
programmme offering.
Conduct administrative tasks related to the modules facilitated


Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
A Masters (NQF Level 9) in Creative Media (Film Production/ Game Design/ Digital Arts/Audio) or a related discipline essential
A Minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience within the creative media sector (film game animation sound or design)
A minimum of 2 years lecturing / teaching experience within higher education
Online facilitation experience beneficial
Proficient in Learning Management Systems and MS Office computer software
Curriculum and assessment knowledge
Excellent administrative and organizational ability

Skills:
Ability to link creative media production with cultural and theoretical frameworks.
Competence in academic writing critical analysis and media evaluation.
Proficiency with digital collaboration tools and creative software.
Commitment to student engagement success and academic integrity.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Strong communication and facilitation abilities in online settings.

Qualities:
Passionate about creative media education and innovation
Positive patient and supportive in student engagement
Organised efficient and meticulous in task execution
Skilled communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and adaptable to a digital learning environment



Required Skills:

Ability to link creative media production with cultural and theoretical frameworks. Competence in academic writing critical analysis and media evaluation. Proficiency with digital collaboration tools and creative software. Commitment to student engagement success and academic integrity. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Strong communication and facilitation abilities in online settings.


Required Education:

A Masters (NQF Level 9) in Creative Media (Film Production/ Game Design/ DigitalArts/Audio) or a related discipline essential A Minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience within the creative media sector (filmgame animation sound or design) A minimum of 2 years lecturing / teaching experience within higher education Online facilitation experience beneficial Proficient in Learning Management Systems and MS Office computer software Curriculum and assessment knowledge Exc