Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer (P000551) at North West University

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The successful incumbent will be responsible for teaching undergraduates and/or postgraduate students in Curriculum  Studies, Philosophy and Research Methodology modules, as well as supervising ERTP, Master and/or PhD students. He/she will have to be actively involved in research and community engagement activities and participate in academic leadership in order to make an important contribution to the faculty’s core business.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching :

• Teaching under and post graduate modules in Curriculum  Studies, Philosophy & Research Methodology. Supervision of ERTP and Master students.

Research:

• Scholarly guidance, innovation, and initiation regarding research in Curriculum studies.

Community Engagement:

• Involvement in community engagement programmes.

Minimum requirements

Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD in Education (Curriculum studies) (NQF 10).
• A minimum of 5 years’ active involvement and  participation in teaching and learning in higher education.
• Leadership experience (active academic leadership and/or involvement in school and faculty committees).
• Experience in Work Integrated Learning (involvement in WIL and teaching and/or research activities at community level).
• Completed supervision of at least one master’s degree student.
• At least two published accredited publications.

Lecturer:

• A Master’s degree in Education (Curriculum Studies) (NQF 9).
• A minimum of 2 years’ active involvement and  participation in teaching and learning at school level.

KEY FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Have a proven record of teaching and learning.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Team worker.
• Good interpersonal relations