Lecturer (P001438)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Teaching, research and community engagement in the field of Early Childhood Development and Education in English Home Language Education.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching
- Teaching several modules in ECDE English Home Language Education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels – in both distance and contact mode
Programme Development
- Curriculum development, among others developing study material and study guides for ECDE English Home Language Education modules in the different programmes
Research and Supervision
- Research and postgraduate supervision in the field of ECDE English Home Language Education, with appropriate publications
Work integrated learning
- Work-Integrated Learning / Teaching Practice
Community Engagement
- Community Service
Administration
- Administration of assignments, assessments, marks, resources, etc.
Minimum requirements
- A Master’s Degree in ECDE English Home Language Education OR equivalent with indications of research involvement (NQF 9).
- A Professional Teacher’s Qualification in Foundation Phase Education OR equivalent OR a clear indication of re-routing towards ECDE (NQF 6-8).
- A minimum of 2 years teaching or working in school settings in Foundation Phase (or relevant experience similar to the mentioned)
ADDED ADVANTAGES
- A minimum of 2 years lecturing experience on full-time or part-time basis, and
- Professional registration with SACE.
Functional / Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills)
- Driver’s license
- Innovative teaching and lecturing skills
- Skilled in teaching English Education to ECDE students (for children aged 0-9)
- Comprehensive IT skills and knowledge
- Ability to function in the multi-lingual NWU environment
- Functional knowledge of education sector / systems
- Skills, experience and knowledge to develop undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in ECDE
- Research competencies that contribute to the advancement of English within ECDE
- Excellent command of the English language to teach in English as the Language of Learning, and
- Teaching and competency in at least one other LoLT (preferably Afrikaans (or SeTswana))
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Effective time management
- Ethical principles and academic integrity
- Resilient work ethic
- Engagement in communities
REMUNERATION
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 016-910 3143/ Johnnie.Hay@nwu.ac.za
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Rouzenne Slambert on 018-285 2861
CLOSING DATE: 20 June 2024
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
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.
