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