Associate Professor In The Department Of Primary And Early Childhood Education at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), community engagement, and professional involvement in their field beyond the university, recognizing differences in executing these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties.  Academics are also expected to assume administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty, and/or University level.

In addition, a Professor and Associate Professor are to provide academic leadership in the following areas: teaching and learning, research, professional involvement in the field, and community engagement, as well as to contribute towards the institution's governance. This leadership contribution of the Professor should be evidenced at the departmental, Faculty and institutional levels.

The Requirements
 A PhD in Education with extensive research and at least six years of primary teacher education experience.

• Extensive teaching and research experience in one of the following: Mathematics Education, Life Skills Education, or Language Education (IsiXhosa).
• Teaching experience in one of the following areas: Education Studies, Psychology in Education, Sociology in Education, Philosophy in Education, Curriculum, and Pedagogy.
• At least two years of school teaching experience.
• Research and experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Education would be advantageous.
• Extensive research supervision of postgraduate degrees required, preferably up to PhD Level.
• National and emerging international research profile in primary education.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles.