Job Description

We seek to appoint a senior academic who will inter alia be responsible for Curriculum Studies, within the Faculty of Education.

The incumbent will be responsible for all teaching, research and supervision of student research in the area Curriculum Studies. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to participate in other administrative and citizenship activities in the Faculty and University, as required.

Minimum Requirements

LECTURER:

Master's degree in Curriculum Studies, or relevant discipline, with a preceding qualification at B Ed Honours level, in Curriculum studies, A professional teaching qualification as a teacher. Demonstrated ability to teach across subjects. Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities. Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements. Evidence of competence in administration of a course/subject at departmental level. Excellent computer skills.

SENIOR LECTURER:

PhD/Doctorate, or equivalent in Curriculum Studies, or any relevant discipline, Preceding teaching qualifications at B Ed Honours and master's level in Curriculum studies, A professional qualification as a teacher, A minimum of 5 years' experience of which 3 should be at a HE institution, Evidence of university teaching at an under-graduate and postgraduate level: Teaching modules linked to Curriculum theory, design and development, Relevant research and publication record as an established scholar in the field of Curriculum Studies, Evidence of sustained publications in accredited journal/s, as well as successful completion of postgraduate research supervision at M Ed Level, Evidence of successful curriculum development of programmes and / or modules at HE level, Research supervision experience at Honours, master's and/or PhD levels, Active participation in Teaching Practice and Work Integrated Learning activities, Emerging national profile in Curriculum Studies, Evidence of active participation in professional and/or community activities, Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements.

Recommended requirements:

Lecturer:

A minimum of 2 years' experience at an HE institution, Evidence of university teaching at under-graduate and postgraduate level, involving modules linked to Curriculum theory, design and development At least one article published in an accredited journal as well as successful completion of postgraduate research supervision at B Ed Honours Level

Senior Lecturer:

Involvement in national and international research projects, Relevant research and publication record as an emerging Scholar in the field of Curriculum Studies Active participation in Teaching Practice and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities.

Duties and responsibilities:

Teaching:

Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio which covers: Approach to teaching; contributions to curriculum development; design of learning materials; innovative pedagogy; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students; formal participation
in teaching and learning development courses; Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
Provide evidence of teaching modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as evidence of postgraduate supervision. Contributions to curriculum development. Design of learning materials. Innovative pedagogy. Demonstrate knowledge and experience in implementing quality assurance requirements. Evidence of national and/or international collaboration within the Natural and applied sciences fraternity. Student and junior staff mentoring. Formal participation in teaching and learning development courses. Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Demonstrate the ability to teach across subjects.

Research:

Demonstrate evidence of continuous research productivity in the form of: Publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences. Contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices. Highlight evidence of managing a research program. Evidence of external research fundraising. Proof of citations ( e.g. Scopus H-index); Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial. NRF rating is recommended OR demonstrate potential for obtaining and NRF rating within the next five 5 years.

Community Engagement:

Significant involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes. Active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education. Movement towards recognition in the broader subject/ discipline community. External examining/ moderating at other higher education institutions at UG and/or PG levels.

Curriculum development and accreditation

Contribute to curriculum development and participate in curriculum review to ensure alignment with sector /discipline norms and requirements.

Student academic development

Identify, report, and support student at risk timeously. Develop intervention strategies.

Administration

Keep attendance registers. Record student results. Assist with registration of students. Invigilate test and examinations. Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning community engagement research, SHE and academic administration functions. Participate in departmental School /Faculty committees.

Quality Assurance

Contribute to quality assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents. Implement appropriate interventions.

Personal /Professional Development

Keep abreast of development within own field of study. Register as member of professional bodies. Attend conferences, seminars and workshops. Present research papers at conferences.

Monitoring, Evaluations, and reporting

Develop relevant reports as and when required. Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.


Enquiries can be made via email at spurecruit@spu.ac.za


Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. This position may be subjected to assessments.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.