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Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor- Department of Early Childhood Education

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
Mar 4, 2019

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FACULTY OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (ONE POST)

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy. The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be expected to fulfil the duties of a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in the Department Early Childhood Education as described in the minimum requirements. These duties include:

  • Curriculum development of and lecturing of modules in the programme(s) based in the Department;
  • Pursuing research activities such as own research, research-based publications and the supervision of postgraduate students registered in the Department;
  • Developing, presenting and co-ordinating undergraduate and postgraduate courses for pre-service and in-service teachers and other students for contact and distance presentation;
  • Mentoring students for practice teaching/work integrated learning;
  • Using a learning management system to develop and present courses;
  • Presenting lectures and programmes in an E-learning environment;
  • Providing a significant contribution to research outputs, postgraduate teaching and supervision.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Senior Lecturer:

  • PhD in Early Childhood Education;
  • At least three years' teaching experience in Early Childhood Education (ages 0-9 including Foundation Phase) that includes teaching experience at a Higher Education Institution in Early Childhood Education (including Foundation Phase) and evidence of positive student evaluation or ratings;
  • Evidence of co-ordination responsibilities and membership of committees;
  • Experience and expertise in curriculum development and policies in Early Childhood Education (including Foundation Phase);
  • Experience in teaching practice/work integrated learning;
  • Knowledge of and experience in facilitation in an E-learning environment;
  • Evidence of involvement in community engagement programmes;
  • Experience conducting own research and research projects, and evidence of between one to five publications in accredited journals or an average of one article per year for the last three years in such journals, or equivalent units in the field of Early Childhood Education (0-9 years including Foundation Phase);
  • Experience in supervising postgraduate students and evidence of completed supervised MEd and PhD students;
  • Evidence of membership of professional associations/organisations in Early Childhood Education (including Foundation Phase) in the field of Early Childhood Education (0-9 years including Foundation Phase);
  • Registration with SACE.

 

Associate Professor (Same as for Senior Lecturer, plus):

  • PhD in Education-related field;
  • At least five years' Teaching experience in Early Childhood Education (ages 0-9 including Foundation Phase) that includes teaching experience at a Higher Education Institution in Early Childhood Education (including Foundation Phase) and evidence of positive student evaluation or ratings;
  • Experience conducting own research and research projects, and evidence of at least 10 publications in accredited journals or an average of one article per year for the last five years in such journals, or equivalent units;
  • Experience in supervising postgraduate students and evidence of completed supervised MEd (at least four) and PhD (at least two) students;
  • Evidence of collaboration in international research projects and research publication(s) as result of the project(s);
  • A proven standing as an active researcher amongst international peers as a result of publications;
  • Evidence of proven research funding success;
  • Evidence of membership of professional associations/organisations in Early Childhood Education (including Foundation Phase).

 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Senior Lecturer:

  • Knowledge of the South African education system regarding Early Childhood Education (including Foundation Phase);
  • Appropriate language and communication skills;
  • Ability to apply knowledge and skills in teaching and supervision;
  • Ability to work as an individual and in a team.

Associate Professor (Same as for Senior Lecturer, plus):

  • Knowledge of the different knowledge fields in Early Childhood Education (including Foundation Phase);
  • Knowledge of teaching methodologies in the different knowledge fields in Early Childhood Education (including Foundation Phase).

 

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

For both levels:

  • PhD in Early Childhood Education;
  • Knowledge in the field of Mathematics and English Literacy, in Foundation Phase;
  • NRF-rating;
  • Membership of international scholarly bodies.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

In applying for this post, please attach:

  • A comprehensive UP format CV;
  • Certified copies of qualifications;
  • Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
  • Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
  • Teaching portfolio;
  • Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 4 March 2019

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Prof CG Hartell, Tel: (012) 420 5636

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­31 May 2019, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials. The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.

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