Faculty of Education - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Education Law) at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The incumbent will be expected to fulfil the duties of a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in the Department: Education Law, Management and Policy Studies as described in the minimum requirements.

These duties include:

• The curriculum development of and lecturing of modules in the programme(s) based in the department;
• In addition, the incumbent will pursue research activities such as own research, research-based publications and the supervision of post graduate students registered in the department;  
• Develop, present and co-ordinate undergraduate and post graduate courses for pre-service and in-service teachers and other students for contact and distance presentation;
• Mentor students for practice teaching/work integrated learning;
• Use a learning management system to develop and present courses;
• Present lectures and programmes in an E-learning environment;
• Provide a significant contribution to research outputs, post graduate teaching and supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer

• Master’s degree in Education Law, Management and Policy Studies (with a special focus in Education Law);
• At least 1 publication in an accredited journal or equivalent units;
• Evidence of teaching experience in Higher Education, for example, being a demonstrator or tutor or lecturer;

SENIOR LECTURER

• PhD in Education Law, Management and Policy Studies (with a special focus in Education Law);
• Teaching experience (at least 3 years) in Higher Education and Policy Studies at a Higher Education Institution;
• Evidence of coordination responsibilities and membership of committees;
• Evidence of involvement in community engagement programmes;
• Conduct own research, research projects and evidence of at least 5 publications in accredited journals or an average of 1 article per year for the last 3 years in such journals, or equivalent outputs;
• Evidence of successful Masters and Doctoral supervision.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Appropriate language and communication skills
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills in teaching and supervision
• Ability to work as an individual and in a team
• Knowledge in the field of Education Law within the broad area of Education Leadership, Management and PolicyAcademic administrative experience
• Participation in departmental meetings