Description

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To teach History and English at undergraduate and post graduate level. To contribute to Faculty administration as required.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate the learning processes in the Faculty
• Conduct, publish and promote research
• Participate in academic engagement
• Participate in faculty administration

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Facilitation of learning
• Facilitation of teaching students how to teach English at undergraduate and post graduate studies.
• Facilitation of teaching students how to teach History at undergraduate and post graduate studies.
• A sound knowledge of strategies for assessing learning in History and English.
• A sound knowledge of strategies for assessing learning in English and History.
• Ability to adapt History and English teaching to the diversity of interests and aptitudes of students.
• Ability to develop teaching materials in History and English.
• Active presentation of research papers at conferences
• Ability to conduct scholarly work with an increasing focus on Africanisation and decolonization of History and English.
• Ability to develop and inculcate a culture of reading.

REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of academic qualifications in English as well as History
• Experience in teaching English and History at school level
• A sound disciplinary and content knowledge in English and History

Senior Lecturer:

• PHD degree in Education or equivalent for Senior Lecturer
• Experience (1-5 years) in teaching English as well as History at university level will be an added advantage
• Experience in supervising or co-supervising students at post graduate level for Senior Lecturer
• Proven research record for Senior Lecturer

Lecturer:

• M Ed or equivalent for Lecturer
  • Experience (2+ years) in teaching English as well as History at university level will be an added advantage