Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer (Faculty of Education: Department of Education & Curriculum Studies) (Re-advert)
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
• PGCE
• Curriculum Studies
• Languages, Literacy and Literature
Applications are invited for the academic post of Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Sociology of Education and Curriculum Theory. We seek an individual with excellent academic credentials in teaching and research in these fields.
- Teaching Sociology of Education and Curriculum Theory at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Supervising student research at the postgraduate level
- Involvement in teaching (contact and blended) at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Administration related to teaching and research
- Involvement in national and international research projects
- Procurement of funding for research
- Involvement in core activities of the department, such as academic administration, research, short-course development, evaluation of students during WIL and community service projects
Minimum requirements
- An appropriate PhD/ D. Ed Degree in Education focusing on the Sociology of Education and/ or Curriculum Theory
- A track record of exemplary teaching abilities
- Experience in teaching large classes at the tertiary level
- Experience teaching Sociology of Education and Curriculum Theory at the tertiary level
- Accredited research output in Education
- Supervision of students at the post-graduate level
- A research footprint (presenting at local conferences/research forums)
- Excellent written and verbal English communications skills
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues
- Evidence of a well-developed scholarship of teaching and learning
- Adept at teaching and development of materials for online education
- Teaching experience in Sociology of Education and Curriculum Theory at a tertiary level
- Experience in teaching quantitative research methodology
- A defined research trajectory that has resulted in good-quality peer-reviewed publications
- Successful supervision of Masters and PhD students.
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.
