Faculty of Education - Department of Education Management and Policy Studies - Lecturer at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• The curriculum development of and lecturing of modules in the programme(s) based in the department;
• In addition, the incumbent will pursue research activities such as own research, research-based publications and the supervision of postgraduate students registered in the department;   
• Developing, presenting and coordinating undergraduate and postgraduate courses for pre-service and in-service teachers and other students for contact and distance presentation;
• Mentoring students for teaching practice /work-integrated learning;
• Using a learning management system to develop and present courses;
• Presenting lectures and programmes in an E-learning environment;
• Providing a significant contribution to research outputs, postgraduate teaching and supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

LECTURER:

• Master’s degree in Education Management (with a special focus in Human and Financial Resource Management in Education);
• Evidence of some research experience;
• 1-3 years teaching experience in Higher Education, for example, being a demonstrator or tutor or lecturer;
• Evidence of some experience in a community project
• Evidence of some admin or managerial skills or leadership and commitment to ongoing professional development

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge of the theories of Education Management and Policy Studies;
• Knowledge of teaching methodologies in Education Management and Policy Studies;
• Knowledge of the South African education system regarding Education Management and Policy Studies;
• Knowledge of and experience of facilitation in an E-learning environment;
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills in teaching and supervision;
• Ability to work as an individual and in a team.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

LECTURER:

• Enrolled for PhD or relevant equivalent postgraduate studies; mentoring /coaching experience, working with large groups, strong communication skills
• Successful module coordination;
• Evidence of current membership of relevant national and international scholarly/professional bodies.
• Experience in other subject areas in the department;
• NRF rating; Awards. 
• Principal investigator in research projects.
• Evidence of coordination responsibilities and membership of committees