Postdoctoral Fellowship Research Unit Self-Directed Learning (2 positions)
Listing reference: nwu_002692
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 10 June 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
Suitable candidates are invited to apply for the position of a postdoctoral fellow at the Research Unit Self-Directed Learning within the Faculty of
Education Potchefstroom, Mafikeng or Vanderbijlpark (depending on the location of the mentor/host academic) at the North-West University (NWU), South Africa. This postdoctoral fellowship is funded by the North-West University and is a one-year
position, but the contract can be extended for up to three years, subject to satisfactory performance during the previous year. The Research Unit will
host the appointed fellow, who will be expected to reside in Potchefstroom, Mafikeng or Vanderbijlpark (depending on the location of the mentor/host
academic) for the duration of the contract. Information on SDL is available at https://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/home and
for even more information on the North-West University, please visit http://www.nwu.ac.za/.
Our vision is to promote self-directed learning that will lead to life-long learning in all education sectors through excellent research. Our mission is
furthermore:
• To conduct relevant research on strategies and contexts that contribute to self-directed learning skills for the 21st century with its unique
4IR demands; • To optimise the quality of our research outputs and to disseminate the results thereof locally and internationally; • To support academic
staff to develop relevant knowledge and to gain international recognition; • To provide quality postgraduate training in order to promote self-directed
learning in all education sectors; • To share our knowledge where possible through open licenses or in the public domain - to promote self-directed
learning practices. • To conduct research on self-directed learning for community engagement.
Job description
Research with regards to the following is recommended:
- Assessment to support SDL
- Blended learning to support SDL
- Cooperative and Problem-based learning to enhance SDL
- Cognition and metacognition to enhance SDL
- Indigenous knowledge and contextualised learning to enhance SDL
- Scholarship and praxis for SDL
- Play-based to enhance SDL
- UNESCO Chair on Multimodal Learning and Open Educational Resources to enhance SDL
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
The postdoctoral fellow:
The postdoctoral fellow:
- must have completed a doctoral degree related to education research within the last five years at a university other than the North-West University;
- must be willing to significantly contribute to the research outputs related to the central scholarly focus of the Research Unit;
- must demonstrate evidence of scholarly performance including a relevant publication record preferably ISI-listed or IBSS-listed journal article(s);
- must demonstrate English language proficiency, as well as sound conceptual and writing skills.
To apply, please email the following documentation:
- a motivation letter for the research you are interested in pursuing within the research unit;
- a detailed CV including your journal articles/relevant publication record;
- the names and contact details of three contactable referees;
- a copy of your PhD qualification.
- must have completed a doctoral degree related to education research within the last five years at a university other than the North-West University;
- must be willing to significantly contribute to the research outputs related to the central scholarly focus of the Research Unit;
- must demonstrate evidence of scholarly performance including a relevant publication record preferably ISI-listed or IBSS-listed journal article(s);
- must demonstrate English language proficiency, as well as sound conceptual and writing skills.
Kindly submit the above listed documents to the Research Director of the Research Unit SDL, Prof Elsa Mentz elsa.mentz@nwu.ac.za
APPLICATION DEADLINE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
10 June 2024
DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: As soon as possible after appointment
It is expected from the successful applicant to occupy the position as soon as possible after appointment.
WEBSITE FOR POST/POSITION
http://www.nwu.ac.za/vacancies
CONTACT INFORMATION
Prof E Mentz
elsa.mentz@nwu.ac.za
Director: Research Unit Self-Directed Learning
Faculty of Education
North-West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa
Phone number: 27 (0) 18 299 4780
DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: As soon as possible after appointment
It is expected from the successful applicant to occupy the position as soon as possible after appointment.
WEBSITE FOR POST/POSITION
http://www.nwu.ac.za/vacancies
CONTACT INFORMATION
Prof E Mentz
elsa.mentz@nwu.ac.za
Director: Research Unit Self-Directed Learning
Faculty of Education
North-West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa
Phone number: 27 (0) 18 299 4780