PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The successful incumbent will be responsible for teaching undergraduates and/or postgraduate students in Curriculum  Studies, Philosophy and Research Methodology modules, as well as supervising ERTP, Master and/or PhD students. He/she will have to be actively involved in research and community engagement activities and participate in academic leadership in order to make an important contribution to the faculty’s core business.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching :

• Teaching under and post graduate modules in Curriculum  Studies, Philosophy & Research Methodology. Supervision of ERTP and Master students.

Research:

• Scholarly guidance, innovation, and initiation regarding research in Curriculum studies.

Community Engagement:

• Involvement in community engagement programmes.

Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD in Education (Curriculum studies) (NQF 10).
• A minimum of 5 years’ active involvement and  participation in teaching and learning in higher education.
• Leadership experience (active academic leadership and/or involvement in school and faculty committees).
• Experience in Work Integrated Learning (involvement in WIL and teaching and/or research activities at community level).
• Completed supervision of at least one master’s degree student.
• At least two published accredited publications.

Lecturer:

• A Master’s degree in Education (Curriculum Studies) (NQF 9).
• A minimum of 2 years’ active involvement and  participation in teaching and learning at school level.

KEY FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Have a proven record of teaching and learning.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Team worker.
• Good interpersonal relations

REMUNERATION

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the advertised appointment level and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:                     Prof Erika Serfontein  on 016 9103458

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:    Mrs Rouzenne  on 018 299 4993

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                 26 February 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.