PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Teaching, research and community engagement in the field of Early Childhood Development and Education by offering Afrikaans as Home and First Additional Language. Added to this also the presentation of Mathematics (with Afrikaans as the language of instruction) modules in the BEd Foundation Phase in both contact and distance modes. Furthermore, to provide support in Afrikaans to the BEd in Early Childhood Care and Education. Finally, to contribute to research and scholarship in Afrikaans language education in the ECDE field at postgraduate level.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.       Teaching

·        Teaching Afrikaans Home and First Additional Language and Mathematics (with Afrikaans as language of instruction) undergraduate modules in the subject group– mainly in contact/hybrid mode but also via distance.

2.       Programme development

·        Development of new modules and study material in Early Childhood Development and Education for Afrikaans HL and FAL (and support with Mathematics per Afrikaans offering) in the different programmes offered.

3.       Research and supervision

·        Research and Honours supervision in the field of ECDE, Afrikaans Education, and language development, with appropriate publications. Furthering of own qualification on master’s or doctoral level in language in ECDE.

4.       Work Integrated Learning (WIL) /Supervision

5.       Community Engagement

6.       Administration

·        Administrative tasks

LECTURER

·        A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in ECDE/Afrikaans for Education/ Learner Support or equivalent.

·        A professional teacher’s qualification (NQF level 6 or higher) in Foundation Phase or equivalent (this includes evidence of rerouting to ECDE).

SENIOR LECTURER

·        A PhD (NQF level 10) in ECDE/Afrikaans for Education/Learner Support or equivalent.

·        A professional teacher’s qualification (NQF level 6 or higher) in Foundation Phase or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

·        A minimum of two (2) years’ lecturing experience in higher education.

·        A minimum of two (2) years’ experience of ECDE practice Teaching in Afrikaans Home Language in an ECDE school environment or equivalent.

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

·        Registration with SACE.

FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)

·         Knowledge, skills, and expertise in teaching in different modes of delivery to ensure quality teaching and learning practices and experiences (recommended)

·         Excellent command of Afrikaans and language proficiency to function in a multilingual environment. (Essential)

·         Knowledge, skills, and expertise in teaching Afrikaans in the Foundation Phase and/or ECCE (desirable)

·         Knowledge and skills in training pre-service teachers to teach Afrikaans as a Home and First Additional Language and Mathematics with Afrikaans as the LOLTA in multilingual environments (recommended)

·         Knowledge and skills on how to integrate Afrikaans Home Language, Mathematics and Life Skills to develop learners’ holistic language proficiencies (essential)

·         Knowledge and skills on how to adjust pedagogy to teach Afrikaans at Home Language and First Additional Language levels (essential).

·         Knowledge, skills and expertise in developing and designing assessment practices that ensure quality training of pre-service Foundation Phase teachers (recommended)

·         Computer proficient – command of Word, Power Point and Excel. Experience with a tertiary LMS (preferably eFundi) and online teaching platforms (recommended).

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 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

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 083 561 6175

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:                     Ms Rouzen Slambert on 018 285 2861

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                                    12 January 2025

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.