Faculty of Education - Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Life Sciences Education at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• The curriculum development and lecturing of modules in the programme(s) based in the department;
• In addition, the incumbent will pursue research activities such as: their own research, research-based publications and the supervision of postgraduate students registered in the department;   
• Developing, presenting and co-ordinating undergraduate and postgraduate courses for pre-service and in-service teachers and other students for contact and distance presentation;
• Mentoring students for practice teaching/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.

LECTURER

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Life Sciences (Biology) Education
• At least one year of Life Sciences (Biology) teaching experience
• Evidence of some research experience
• Experience in Community projects;
• Evidence of some admin or managerial skills or leadership
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, e.g., continuing education

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

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

SENIOR LECTURER

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD in Life Sciences (Biology) Education
• At least three years of Life Sciences (Biology) teaching experience in HEI or other education sector
• At least six accredited publications (journals, book chapters, Books) of which 4 should be in a mix of internationally and nationally accredited journals, 1 publication should be sole-authored, and evidence of conference papers;
• At least 3 students supervised to completion at the Master's level;
• Community engagement in a related field. Work-integrated involvement/ mentorship;
• Experience in academic administration and participation in departmental/faculty committees.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Proof of more/sole-authored outputs under review, awards, peer recognition, evidence of obtained research funding, membership of national/professional bodies, and an active Orcid-ID;
• Experience in other subject areas in the department;
• Awards;
• Principal investigator in research projects.
• Evidence of coordination responsibilities and membership of committees.