Higher education lecturers instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of study, which is predominantly academic in nature. They may have job titles such as senior lecturer or professor. They work with their teaching and research assistants for the preparation of lectures and exams, for grading papers and exams, for leading laboratory practices, and for leading review and feedback sessions for the students. They also conduct academic research in their respective field, publish their findings and liaise with their academic colleagues.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Designing and modifying curricula and preparing courses of study in accordance with requirements;
(b) Preparing and delivering lectures and conducting tutorials, seminars and laboratory experiments;
(c) Stimulating discussion and independent thought among students;
(d) Supervising, where appropriate, experimental and practical work undertaken by students;
(e) Administering, evaluating and marking examination papers and tests;
(f) Directing research of post-graduate students or other members of department;
(g) Researching into and developing concepts, theories and operational methods for application in industrial and other fields;
(h) Preparing scholarly books, papers or articles;
(i) Participating in departmental and faculty meetings and in conferences and seminars;