Lecturer (Faculty of Education: Dean's Office)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
- Manage the academic aspects of WIL in the undergraduate programmes in the faculty
- Develop and revise curriculum especially those related to teaching methodology and practicum modules
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in blended and online modes
- Academic administration
- Promote student success
- Promote a publication record with a scholarship of teaching and learning (SOTL) and WIL research focus
- Maintain relationships with schools to create opportunities for WIL placements
- Supervise postgraduate students
- Coordinate an academic focus on WIL and work collaboratively with the WIL Coordinator
- Participation in faculty and university committees
Minimum requirements
- A Master’s degree in teacher education
- At least five years of school teaching experience
- Experience in partnerships and collaboration with external stakeholders
- A record of accredited scholarly research outputs
- At least three years’ experience in the teaching and assessment of undergraduate and post-graduate students at university level
- A record of postgraduate university supervision at honours, masters and doctoral levels
- Computer Literacy: proven working knowledge of the MS Office package (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- A doctoral degree in teacher education or a related education field
- Knowledge and understanding of the South African Further Education and Higher Education Environment and regulatory frameworks.
- Knowledge of Image Now, Oracle and ITS (Integrated Tertiary Software) system
- Ability to think critically, analytically, and laterally across disciplines and sectors and work under pressure.
- Ability to build a rapport with and develop relations with all stakeholders, including school partners, external mentors, assessors, and SACE. Provide care and support to students and lecturers during WIL sessions
- Excellence in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Designing and executing research in the area of specialisation i.e teacher education, including WIL
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work and deal with students, lecturers and schools from diverse backgrounds
- The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Strong organisational, management, and logistical skills
- Must be enthusiastic and build a positive institutional culture
- Ensure that staff and students comply and abide by the values and mission statements espoused by the University of Johannesburg
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.