Lecturer/Junior Lecturer P003166
Listing reference: nwu_001874
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 27 July 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
POSITION NUMBER: P003166
VACANCY: JUNIOR LECTURER / LECTURER IN ECDE IN ISIXHOSA EDUCATION
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Teaching, research and community engagement in isiXhosa Education in the field of Early Childhood Development and Education (0-9 years).
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching
- Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in isiXhosa within the field of Early Childhood Development and Educatio (ECDE) in the different programmes offered – in a combination of distance and contact modes.
Programme and module development
- Development of new modules and study material in isiXhosa Education in ECDE in the different programmes offered.
Research and supervision
- Research and postgraduate supervision in the field of isiXhosa Education in ECDE.
- Research and/or publications in the field of isiXhosa Education in ECDE.
WIL/Supervision
- Support and assess final year students during work-integrated-learning periods.
Community Engagement
- Community engagement and stakeholder relationships
Administrative
- Administrative tasks, specifically related to the online Learning Management System of the NWU.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A Professional Teacher’s Qualification in Foundation Phase or a BEd in Foundation Phase or a BEd in ECD with isiXhosa Home Language as LoLT – OR equivalent. (NQF Level 6-8)
- An Honours degree in ECDE or equivalent (NQF Level 8) – Junior Lecturer
- A Master’s degree in ECDE or equivalent (NQF Level 9) - Lecturer
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience of ECDE practice in a teaching environment.
- Valid South African driver’s license
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Registered with SACE.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Higher Education Lecturing on full – or part-time basis.
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)
- Knowledge of teaching in different modes of delivery (recommended)
- Language proficiency to function in a multilingual environment
- Knowledge and skills in training pre-service teachers to teach in multilingual environments (recommended)
- Computer proficient – command of Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams for online meetings/classes and Excel. Experience of eFundi will be beneficial
- Familiarity with the Google platforms (Drive, Forms, Slides and Docs)
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Good interpersonal relations
- The 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 in order to function in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
- Ability to work independently, systematically, and innovatively
- Ability to function effectively under pressure
- Ability to solve challenges critically and creatively
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
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Melissa Freeman on 018 299 4811
CLOSING DATE: 27 July 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1 October 2023
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.
