Philosophy
Basilius Kasera
Lecturer
Windhoek
Summary
I am organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and always willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am and experienced theology, religion and applied ethics lecturer with over 13 years of experience in university teaching and management. I am dedicated to my work and passionate about meeting student needs; I am hardworking and a self-started but also ready to work in a team, learn new skills and share mine. My areas of specialisation are systematic theology, philosophy, contextual studies, religious studies, economic theology, applied ethics and social justice.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Languages
Work History
Lecturer
University of Namibia
Windhoek
01.2019 - Current
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in effective next-steps for education and career preparedness.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Used MOODLE, PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
Dean of Students
International University of Management
Windhoek
09.2017 - 05.2019
- To serve as the university’s (nationwide) senior student affairs office; overseeing all offices responsible for the primary out-of-classroom experiences of students on campus and helping create and maintain high-quality programmes and services with a commitment to strengthen the community experience of students
- Supervision: Student Counsellor’s Office; SRC Office; Work-Integrated Learning Internship Programme; Residence Life and Housing and Student Societies
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
- Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
Visiting Lecturer
Mhkanyo Theological College
Pretoria
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
- I taught African Spirituality, African Traditional Religion and Philosophical Theology.
Academic Dean and Lecturer
Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary
Windhoek
01.2010 - 06.2017
- Strengthened academic administrative operations by aligning processes to capitalize on new educational trends.
- Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology.
- Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Provided instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
- Maintained highly organized records to document student behaviors, interventions, consequences and outcomes.
- Assisted with data organization from assessments and diagnostic instruments to develop strategies for intervening with students experiencing difficulties.
- Consulted with government regulatory and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards.
- Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
- Teaching Areas: Theology and African Cultures, African Social Issues, Contextual Theology, Systematic Theology, Ethics and African Theology.
Dean of School
Gospel Outreach Christian Leadership School
Windhoek
06.2008 - 12.2009
- Course writing, curriculum development, teaching, supervision of academic and administrative staff, hiring of faculty and providing vocational theological training for church leaders
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Site Manager
Catholic AIDS Action Trust
Windhoek
01.2006 - 06.2008
- Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
- Inspected cleanliness of common areas and offices.
- Supervised contractor work processes and adherence to project schedule.
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues and escalated to executive teams.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new workers.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
- Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
Education
Ph.D. - Systematic Theology Public Theology And Ethics
Stellenbosch University/Oxford Centre ForReligion And Public Life
Stellenbosch 02.2019 - 05.2021
Postgraduate Diploma - Theological Education
London School OfTheology/Middlesex University
London, UK 06.2013 - 05.2015
Master of Theology - Systematic Theology (Christian Ethics)
South African Theological Seminary
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2010 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Theological Studies - Theology
VisionInternational University
Ramona, USA 01.2003 - 08.2006
Diploma of Ministry - Theology
Gospel Outreach Christian Leadership School
Okahandja, Namibia 01.2000 - 12.2000
Skills
Report and research writing;Online LearningManagementSystem(Moodle); ;
Curriculum development
Public Speaking;
High Education Quality Assurance
Research supervision
Inspections and reviews
Policy evaluation
Staff Management
Program oversight
Problem-Solving
Cultural Awareness
Organization and Time Management
Interpersonal Communication
Interests
Social justice
History
Politics
Languages
Cultures
Teaching
Reading, chess, and watching movies
I read most of my time, also because of the nature of my job. I read mostly in the areas of religion, theology, philosophy, politics, anthropology, justice studies and history. I play chess now and then, it's not regular as I don't have much time as I used to do. My movies preferences are Action, Western, History, War, Thriller and Drama.
Timeline
Ph.D. - Systematic Theology Public Theology And Ethics
Stellenbosch University/Oxford Centre ForReligion And Public Life
02.2019 - 05.2021
Lecturer
University of Namibia
01.2019 - Current
Dean of Students
International University of Management
09.2017 - 05.2019
Visiting Lecturer
Mhkanyo Theological College
06.2017 - 09.2017
Postgraduate Diploma - Theological Education
London School OfTheology/Middlesex University
06.2013 - 05.2015
Master of Theology - Systematic Theology (Christian Ethics)
South African Theological Seminary
01.2010 - 05.2012
Academic Dean and Lecturer
Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary
01.2010 - 06.2017
Dean of School
Gospel Outreach Christian Leadership School
06.2008 - 12.2009
Site Manager
Catholic AIDS Action Trust
01.2006 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Theological Studies - Theology
VisionInternational University
01.2003 - 08.2006
Diploma of Ministry - Theology
Gospel Outreach Christian Leadership School
01.2000 - 12.2000