Lecturer: Curriculum Studies and Agricultural Sciences Education at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Curriculum Studies and Agricultural Sciences Education.
• Participate in the Work Integrated Learning programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice) and other engaged scholarship activities.
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of faculty and publish articles in accreditation journals.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the field of Curriculum Studies and Agricultural Sciences Education specifically.
• Synthesize knowledge through the publication of scientific papers in peer reviewed journals.
• Communicate research findings at scientific conferences.
• Source funding for research from international and national funding organisations.
• Participate actively in the professional community.
• Supervise postgraduate students at master’s and PhD levels.
• Participate actively in leadership and administration on Departmental and Faculty level.

Key Inherent requirements:

• A PhD in Education on NQF Level 10, with a focus on the teaching and learning of Agricultural Sciences in  schools (for a permanent appointment) 

or

• Master’s degree in education on NQF Level 9, with a focus on the teaching and learning of Agricultural Sciences in schools (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Education focusing on the teaching and learning of Agricultural Sciences in schools  MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• Candidates must submit proof of registration for a doctoral degree in Education with the Teaching and learning of  Agricultural Sciences in schools as the focus of specialisation (attach).
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis (or dissertation) to indicate relevance to the teaching and learning of Agricultural Sciences in schools (attach).
• A formal teaching qualification with Agricultural Sciences as one of the majors (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent) (attach).
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in a school environment or at least two (2) years in a higher education or research and development environment.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities (attach evidence).
• Provide evidence of manuscript(s) produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals (attach evidence).
• A good academic record (attach).

Recommendations:

• A proven research record of relevant publications in national or international Q1-Q4 accredited journals.
• Experience in postgraduate supervision.