Junior Lecturer: Teaching Practice

Faculty Education

School of Education Studies

Qwaqwa Campus

Junior Lecturer: Teaching Practice

Job ID: 2263 

 

Duties and responsibilities:

Teach undergraduate modules in Teaching Prctice.

Consult with students and cooperate with staff.

Coordinate academic and administrative tasks related to the module Teaching Practice.

Conduct research and produce quality research outputs.

Contribute to curriculum development in the field of Teaching Practice.

Support students’ academic advising needs (within consultation hours) as defined by the faculty and the UFS.

Assist in the placement, supervision and assessment of student teachers for the work-integrated learning purpose.

Market the teaching profession in schools.

 

Inherent requirements:

An Honour’s degree in Education.

Proven experience in the delivery of oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.

A good academic record.

IT specialisation at undergraduate level. 

 

Required competencies:

Teaching experience in life skill, accountting, business studies and/or economics.

Knowledge of- and the ability to use Learning Management Systems (LMS) for teaching and assessment.

Familiarity with inclusive pedagogic practices and alternative assessment strategies.

Good research skills and writing abilities.

Sound interpersonal relationship skills.

Good computer literacy skills.

Ability to work effectively in a team. 

 

Recommendations:

Willingness to enrol for a Master’s degree in Education at the first available opportunity, if not yet attained by the time of the appointment. Teaching experience in school context, a higher education environment or in Teacher Education. Experience in community engagement. Experience in organising conference related activities A valid driver’s license. Experience in the placement, supervision and assessment of student teachers for work-integrated learning purpose. 

 

Assumption of duties:
1 April 2018.  

 

Closing date:
16 March 2018.