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Minimum Requirements

• A PhD in education/social sciences with a focus on educational preparation for work or education and the economy, although PhDs in sociology and economics would be considered if there is a strong educational component.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Extensive breadth and depth of knowledge in educational preparation for work.

• Some teaching experience represented in a teaching portfolio.

• Postgraduate supervision experience.

• Ability to communicate complex or conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding.

• Ability to contribute to broader leadership and management activities along with an awareness of current and future priorities of the Centre for Researching Education and Labour.

• Strong writing ability.

• Highly self-motivated and self-driven, with the ability to work in and lead teamsxe2x80x99 academics.

The incumbent is expected to:

• Coordinate Witsxe2x80x99 Masters in Education and Work offered through the REAL Centre, and teach and supervise on the programme.

• Manage and work on agreed research projects and managing research.

• Pursue and deliver independent research proposals and/or collaborative research projects, project managing research activities, supervising and taking responsibility for the research team. Securing external resources to support research individually and/or jointly, as appropriate to the subject area.

• Develop an expert reputation in the field of Education and Work by effective dissemination and publishing of research findings in leading journals and conferences, and where appropriate, undertaking knowledge exchange activities.

• Make a substantial contribution to developing and enhancing the research profile of the Centre for Researching Education and Labour and the Wits School of Education. Working in research collaborations with appropriate individuals and groups within the University, including multidisciplinary links, and developing external research collaborations both nationally and internationally, to ensure that research activities are at the forefront of the field.

• Contribute expertise and advice to relevant stakeholder groups, including the education profession, policy makers, education institutions, economic actors, and the wider community.

• Actively contribute to the effective management and administration of the Centre for Researching Education and Labour, assuming responsibility for the management of allocated resources and contributing to the wider organisation of the Centre.

• Carry out course administration within required timescales ensuring effective communication of information, in particular assessment requirements and criteria and timely and constructive feedback on assessment.

• Develop effective approaches, which enhance intellectual understanding and innovation in the field and support and enhance course delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment. This may involve blended and/or online provision, as well as the organization of block release teaching.

• Ensure an inclusive and evidence-based approach to facilitating student learning.

• Supervise at Masters and PhD Levels and take forward the supervision and training of postgraduate research students.

• Teach on teaching of Honours courses at the Wits School of Education as required.

• Take on administrative or management roles within the School as assigned by the Director of REAL and Head of School.

• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Director and Head of School.

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Please submit a covering letter of motivation clearly stating which position you are applying for, a detailed CV with names and current e-mail addresses and contact numbers of (3) three referees, certified copies of qualifications, academic transcripts and South African ID and/or (copy of work permit/permanent residence if not a South African Citizen). Please state your research metrics in your covering letter. NB: Applications that do not include the relevant supporting documents will not be considered. Only applications received via IREC will be considered.

Closing date: 31 December 2023


Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/xe2x80x9dApply for a job.xe2x80x9d


External applicants are invited to apply, by registering your profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application.


Enquiries only: Dr. Presha Ramsarup, email presha.ramsarup@wits.ac.za


The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the under-represented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. Designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, means black people, women and people with disabilities.

WITS Employment Equity Policy: https://www.wits.ac.za/media/wits-university/footer/about-wits/transformation-office/documents/Policy%20-%20Employment%20Equity.pdf
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