Job Description

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.
CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
1. To teach Method of Mathematics at the Foundation Phase
2. To teach Theories of Education at undergraduate level
3.To contribute to faculty administration as required
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Facilitate the learning and teaching processes in the faculty
Participate in curriculum development at undergraduate level
Participate in faculty administration
Conduct, publish and promote research
Mentor and evaluate students during SBL
Postgraduate supervision
CORE COMPETENCIES
Facilitation of teaching, learning and assessment
Teaching Method of Mathematics to Foundation Phase students
Teaching Theories of Education to undergraduate students
Have a sound knowledge of teaching, learning and assessment strategies
Ability to teach the Method of FP Mathematics in English and isiXhosa
Teaching Theories of Education to diverse cohort of undergraduate students
Ability to develop teaching resources for the Method of FP Mathematics
Should be able to develop curriculum
Conducting scholarly work with an increasing focus on Africanization and Decolonization of the curriculum in the
Foundation Phase
Be able to supervise postgraduate students
REQUIREMENTS
A relevant Honours or Masters (M Ed degree or MA in Mathematics), and undergraduate Foundation Phase
qualification
A minimum of three-years experience of teaching Foundation Phase Mathematics in a school
Sound disciplinary and content knowledge in Mathematics, specialising in Foundation Phase Mathematics
Sound disciplinary and content knowledge in Education Theories and Philosophies
Sound knowledge of various techniques for teaching Foundation Phase Mathematics in isiXhosa
Should be able to teach Foundation Phase Mathematics in isiXhosa and English
Experience with Moodle, or similar learning platforms, will be an advantage

Skills Required