Lecturer: IsiZulu (Faculty of Education: Centre for African Languages Teaching (CALT)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Teaching in the subject streams “IsiZulu for the Foundation and Intermediate Phase” as home language, first additional language and as conversational competence” in the undergraduate and post-graduate teacher education programmes
- Teaching in the module “Teaching Methodology and Practicum” in the undergraduate and post-graduate teacher education programmes
- Integrating content of the in these subject streams with the practicum focus on child development studies
- Research in IsiZulu language and literacy education in the primary school teacher education programme and/or Teaching methods in the primary school
- Community engagement in the area of IsiZulu Teaching Methodology and Practicum
- Administration of university teaching, research and community engagement in the portfolio of the position
- Post graduate supervision of students in areas related to the position
Minimum requirements
- Minimum of a Masters degree in Education or a related field
- Specialisation in Isizulu at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
- Computer Literacy
- Excellent command of the field of primary school education
- Strong interpersonal relationships
- Analytical thinking and coordination skills
- Ability to facilitate learning through blended and technologically-based teaching methods
- A qualification and/or experience in teaching in the primary school and/or teacher education for the primary school
- A PhD qualification is preferable.
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