Lecturer:sepedi - Department of Early Childhood - Pretoria, South Africa - University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria

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UP Posting - Academic:

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

LECTURER - SEPEDI (ONE POST)- The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be expected to fulfil the duties of a Lecturer in the Department Early Childhood Education as described in the minimum requirements

These duties include:

Curriculum development and lecturing of modules in the programme(s) based in the Department;
Pursuing research activities such as own research, researchbased publications and the supervision of postgraduate students registered in the Department;
Developing, presenting and coordinating undergraduate and postgraduate courses for preservice and inservice teachers and other students for contact and distance programmes;
Mentoring students for practice teaching/work integrated learning;
Using a learning management system to develop and present courses;
Presenting lectures and programmes in an Elearning environment;
Providing a significant contribution to research outputs, postgraduate teaching and supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

M Ed in Early Childhood Education / Foundation Phase or equivalent degree;
At least one publication in an accredited journal or equivalent units;
Teaching experience in Early Childhood Education and Foundation Phase;
Qualification in Foundation Phase Sepedi Home Language Literacy Studies, or equivalent
Teaching experience and qualification in Foundation Phase Sepedi Home Language Literacy Studies, or equivalent

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge of the following;
South African education system and policy framework on Early Childhood Development and Foundation Phase education;
Knowledge and experience in Foundation Phase Sepedi Home Language, or related African language
Teaching methodologies in Foundation Phase Sepedi Home Language, or related African language.
Experience in academic administration
Evidence of participation in research
Appropriate language and communication skills;
Ability to work as an individual and in a team.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

Evidence of involvement in community engagement programmes;
Knowledge and experience of facilitation in an Elearning environment;
Knowledge and experience in integration of digital technology, especially coding and robotics, in Early Childhood Development programmes and Foundation Phase education;
PhD in Early Childhood Education Foundation Phase, or current PhD registration in Early Childhood Education/Foundation Phase or equivalent degree;
Experience of Teaching Practice or Work-Integrated Learning;
Experience of supervision of postgraduate students.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

A comprehensive UP format CV;
Certified copies of qualifications;
Names and contact details of three peer reviewers (academic and research);
Teaching Portfolio
Selfevaluation.

CLOSING DATE:

31 May 202- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._ The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.