Lecturer - Department of Early Childhood Education, Faculty of Education at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

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, 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 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 E-learning 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 1 year teaching experience in Early Childhood Education and Foundation Phase; 
• Evidence of some experience in a community, Work-Integrated Learning, or service-learning project related to Education within the last 5 years;
• Evidence of ability to conduct research;
• Experience in academic administration.

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 Early Childhood Development and Foundation Phase Education programmes and approaches in Inclusive Education, Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSEN), and Learning Support; 
• 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:

• Teaching experience at a Higher Education Institution in Early Childhood Development programmes and Foundation Phase Education; 
• Knowledge and experience in application of indigenous knowledge systems in Early Childhood Development and Foundation Phase; 
• 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 equivalent degree;
• Current PhD registration in Early Childhood Education/Foundation Phase or equivalent degree;
• Experience of teaching practice of work-integrated learning;
• Ability and/or experience in conducting own research, and evidence of research publications;
• Experience and expertise in curriculum development for all subjects in Early Childhood Education and Foundation Phase; 
• Experience in curriculum development initiatives;
• Knowledge and experience of facilitation in an E-learning environment;
• Experience of supervision of postgraduate students.