Associate Professor: Geography Education, Social Studies Education & Curriculum Theory (Faculty of Education: Department of Education & Curriculum Studies)
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.
The Department of Education and Curriculum is one of five departments at UJ's Faculty of Education. It is a dynamic and innovative department offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the following fields:
- B.Ed
- PGCE
- Curriculum Studies
- Languages, Literacy and Literature
The department seeks to appoint a suitable candidate at the Associate Professor level to contribute to the initial teacher education programmes (B.Ed. and PGCE), postgraduate teaching and supervision, and research in Geography Education and Curriculum Theory. Applications are invited for the academic post of Associate Professor of Geography Education and Curriculum Theory. We seek an individual with excellent academic credentials in teaching and research in these fields.
- Teaching Geography Methodology, Social Studies Education, Curriculum Theory and Research Methodology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- 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
To be appointed at the Associate Professor level, the successful candidate must meet the following criteria:
- An appropriate PhD/ D. Ed Degree in Education focusing on Curriculum Studies, specialising in Geography Education and Social Sciences Education.
- A track record of exemplary teaching abilities.
- Experience in teaching large classes at the tertiary level.
- Experience teaching Geography Methodology, Social Sciences Methodology, Curriculum Theory, and Research Methodology 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).
- Ability to secure research funding.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication 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 developing materials for online education
- Teaching experience in teaching Geography Methodology, Social Sciences Methodology and Curriculum Theory at a tertiary level
- Experience in teaching Research Methodology
- Consistent research output in accordance with Department of Higher Education research output requirements.
- Successful supervision of Masters and PhD students.
- Successful procurement of research funding
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.