Lecturer: Creative Arts and IsiZulu Education at University of the Free State

Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Teach undergraduate and Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) modules in IsiZulu and Creative Arts Education and other foundational modules in education.
•    Participate in the work integrated learning programme of the faculty (teaching practice).
•    Ensure active involvement in research activities of the faculty.
•    Contribute to curriculum development in the field of Creative Arts, IsiZulu Education specifically, and Languages Education in general.
•    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 Job Requirements:

•    A PhD in Creative Arts (Drama/ Music/ Movement Studies/ Film Studies, etc.) and/or IsiZulu Education on NQF Level10 (for a permanent position).

 Or 

•    A Master’s degree in Creative Arts (Drama/ Music/ Movement Studies/ Film Studies, etc.) and/or IsiZulu Education on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: 5 years during which a PhD in Creative Arts (Drama/ Music/ Movement Studies/ Film Studies, etc.) and/or IsiZulu Education on NQF Level10 MUST be obtained to be converted into a permanent position).
•    A Bachelor`s degree with Creative Arts and IsiZulu as majors. 
•    Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences. 
•    Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal.
•    A minimum of five years teaching experience in a schooling context or three-years teaching experience in a higher education context.
•    A relevant teaching qualification.
•    A good academic record.

Recommendations:

•    Proven research record of relevant publications in national accredited journals.
•    Evidence of previous involvement in engaged scholarship.
•    Experience in postgraduate supervision.