Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) - V000039
Listing reference: nwu_000143
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 9 September 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: South Africa
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: As per level of appointment and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY: VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: SCHOOL OF PSYCHO-SOCIAL EDUCATION
POSITION NUMBER: V000039
VACANCY: LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A8/A7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Teaching, Research, and community engagement in the field of Early Childhood Development and Education
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching
· Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the subject group at undergraduate and postgraduate levels – mainly in contact/remote mode but also via distance
2. Programme Development
· Development of new modules and study material in Early Childhood Development and Education in the different programmes offered
3. Research and Supervision
· Research and Postgraduate Supervision in the field of ECDE, with appropriate publications
4. WIL/Supervision
· Work integrated learning
5. Community Engagement
6. Administration
Minimum requirements
· Qualifications:
Professional Teacher’s Qualification in Foundation Phase or equivalent;
PLUS
For Lecturer:
o Master’s Degree in ECDE, with an English for Education and Life Skills focus - or equivalent
For Senior Lecturer:
o Doctoral Degree In ECDE, with an English for Education and Life Skills focus - or equivalent
· Experience:
o Three (3) years of experience of ECDE practice
o Teaching in an ECDE environment
ADDED ADVANTAGE AND PREFERENCES:
· Two (2) years of lecturing on full- or part-time basis in Higher Education
· Registration with Professional Body: SACE
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Knowledge, skills and expertise in teaching in different modes of delivery to ensure quality teaching and learning practices and experiences (recommended)
· Excellent command of English and language proficiency to function in a multilingual environment. Bi-, tri- and multi-lingualism will be beneficial
· Knowledge, skills and expertise in teaching English in the Foundation Phase
· Knowledge and skills in training pre-service teachers to teach English First Additional Language in multilingual environments (recommended)
· Knowledge and skills on how to integrate Home Language, Mathematics and Life Skills with English First Additional Language, in order to develop learners’ holistic language proficiencies
· Knowledge, skills and expertise in developing and designing assessment practices that ensure quality training of pre-service Foundation Phase teachers
· Computer proficient – command of MS Word, MS Power point and Excel.
· Experience of eFundi and online teaching platforms will be beneficial.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Good interpersonal relations
· Ability to work with large and diverse groups of people
· Ability to adhere to timelines and deadlines
· Good communication skills (verbal, written and use of technology)
· Language skills to function in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
· Ability to work independently, systematically, and innovatively
· Ability to function effectively under pressure
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Johnnie Hay on Johnnie.Hay@nwu.ac.za
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Montsheng Tsatsane on montsheng.tsatsane@nwu.ac.za
CLOSING DATE: 9 September 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: January 2022
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.