Lecturer (Faculty of Education: Department of Education & Curriculum Studies)
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) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- B.Ed
- PGCE
- Curriculum Studies
- Languages, Literacy and Literature
- Teaching Education Theory and Practice (Philosophy of Education, Sociology of Education and History of Education).
- Teaching Curriculum Theory and Practice.
- Teaching Research Methodology at postgraduate level.
- Supervising student research at postgraduate level.
- Involvement in teaching (contact, blended and online) at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- Playing a leading role in online teaching innovation.
- Administration related to teaching and research, including materials development.
- Involvement in national and international research projects.
- Procurement of funding for research.
- Involvement in core activities of the department such as academic administration, research, assessing students during WIL, short learning programme development and delivery, marketing, and community engagement projects.
Minimum requirements
- An appropriate master's degree in education (M. ED). The successful candidate will be required to undertake a doctorate qualification (NQF10) within a four-year (4) year period after being appointed to the Lecturer position.
- Recommended: PhD/ D. Ed Degree in Education.
- A track record of exemplary teaching abilities.
- Experience teaching large classes.
- Experience in teaching Education Theory, Curriculum Theory and Research Methodology at tertiary level.
- Accredited research output in Education.
- Supervision of students at 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
- A well-developed scholarship of teaching and learning
- Adept at developing teaching materials for online education
- Teaching experience in Education Theory and Practice, Curriculum Theory and Practice and Research Methodology at tertiary level.
- Supervision of postgraduate students.
- A defined research trajectory that has resulted in good quality peer-reviewed publications.
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.
