Duties and responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules mainly in the Foundation Phase and Early Childhood Development.
Participate in the Work Integrated Learning programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice).
Engage in research activities of the faculty and produce research outputs in accredited journals and other outlets.
Contribute to curriculum development in the field of Childhood Education specifically.
Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Work in a team with colleagues within the faculty.
Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks related to the faculty.
Inherent requirements:
A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Education with a focus on Foundation Phase and Early Childhood Development (for a permanent appointment).
or
A relevant master's degree on NQF Level 9 in Education with a focus on Foundation Phase and Early Childhood Development. (contract appointment: five years during which a relevant doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Education with a focus on Foundation Phase and Early Childhood Development MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent appointment).
Candidates must submit proof of registration for a doctoral degree in Education with a focus on Foundation Phase and Early Childhood Development (attach a copy).
Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis (or dissertation) to indicate relevance to the Foundation Phase and Early Childhood Development (attach a copy).
A formal teaching qualification with Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development as a major (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent) (attach a copy).
A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in a school environment or at least two (2) years in a higher education or research and development environment.
Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at academic conferences or equivalent.
Provide evidence of manuscript (s) produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal.
Recommendations:
A proven research record of relevant publications in national or international Q1-Q4 accredited journals,
Experience in postgraduate supervision
