Lecturer: Life Science Education/Natural Sciences, Dept. of Intermediate Phase Teaching, Faculty of Education at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Purpose

•  Lecturing in the Intermediate (and Foundation) Phase Departments: Life Science Education/Natural Sciences. 

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A relevant Masters’ degree in Education 
• A relevant teaching qualification
• Life Science/Natural Science as a major at undergraduate level
• At least two (2) relevant teaching experience at tertiary level or five (5) years’ recent relevant experience in teaching Life Science/Natural Science at school level
• Knowledge, understanding and experience in the preparation and evaluation of meaningful teaching experiences for Intermediate phase students
• Experience and knowledge of support and differentiated teaching for learners experiencing barriers to learning related to Life Science/Natural Sciences

Recommendations:

• A relevant Doctoral degree
• Relevant research output
• Knowledge and understanding of CAPS in the Intermediate Phase
• Knowledge and understanding of the importance and challenges of Intermediate Phase teaching in the 21st century
• Solid grounding in the subject (Life Science/Natural Science Education) as well as the teaching methodologies
• Experience in the planning, designing and editing of teaching and learning materials (including electronic)
• Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
• Teaching in the Intermediate (and Foundation) Phases
• Administrating, supervising and evaluating teaching experiences
• Life Science learning support for and in multilingual classrooms
• Academic administration
• Curriculum development and other learning material
• Conducting research in Life Science Learning and Teaching
• Community engagement
• Conducting Research
• Assessment and Quality assurance
• Networking with schools and other partners
• Personal and professional development
• Evaluating Students on Teaching Practice in Schools
• Ability to align yourself to hybrid teaching and learning models (face-to-face and on-line learning)
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the head of department

Competencies

• Excellent teaching skills
• Proficiency in the use of English as language of learning and teaching
• Sound administrative and technical skills
• Academic management skills
• Ability to mentor students
• Good presentation skills
• Adaptability
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Sound knowledge of the CAPS curriculum
• Ability to work in a team
• Computer skills