Lecturer: Immersive Educational Technologies and Movement Education for the Primary School (Faculty of Education: Department of Childhood Education)
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.
Department of Childhood Education at the University of Johannesburg offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. In the professional undergraduate programmes on the Soweto campus, teachers qualify for posts in the foundation and intermediate phase of schooling. In addition to the coursework, the undergraduate programme includes a practicum component in which students spend time in a primary school affiliated with the university.
Responsibilities:
- Teaching Movement Education for the primary school (both the Foundation and Intermediate phase programmes).
- Integrate Mixed Reality Simulation into curriculum delivery, modelling effective use of immersive technologies for preservice teachers.
- Research in Mixed Reality Simulation in Primary School Teacher Education.
- Research in Movement Education in the primary school and/or primary school teacher education.
- Community engagement in Movement Education/Mixed Reality Simulation.
- Administration of university teaching, research, and community engagement in the portfolio of the position.
- Postgraduate supervision of students in areas related to the position.
- Active participation in work-integrated learning (WIL) in the department.
Minimum requirements
- A Master's qualification (NQF 9) in Education.
- Experience in primary school teacher education for Movement Education and the integration of immersive technologies like Mixed Reality Simulation.
- Proven experience in the supervison of Honours students.
- Some evidence of research output, appropriate to the position.
- Experience in incorporating technology in teaching and learning.
Recommendations:
- A PhD (NQF 10), or close to completion of a PhD, related to immersive educational technologies such as Mixed Reality Simulation and/or Movement Education.
- Experience in supervision at the Master’s level.
- Experience in incorporating technology in teaching and learning.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Computer Literacy.
- Fluent English language use.
- Strong interpersonal relationships.
- Analytical thinking and coordination skills.
- Ability to work with teachers in the in-service development programmes.
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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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.
