Lecturer: Education Law at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Education Law, Education Management and Leadership and Teacher Education in general.
• Participate in the Work Integrated Learning programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice).
• Engage in research activities of the faculty and produce research outputs in accredited journals and other outlets.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the field of Education Law specifically.
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the faculty.
• Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks related to the faculty.

Inherent requirements:

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Education with a focus on Education Law (for a permanent appointment) 

or

• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Education with a focus on Education Law (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Education with a focus on Education Law MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent appointment). 
• Candidates must submit proof of registration for a doctoral degree with a focus on Education Law (attach proof).
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis (or dissertation) to indicate relevance to the field of Education Law (attach proof).
• A formal teaching qualification (e.g. Advanced Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent) (attach a copy).
• 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 and/ or training in basic statistics or quantitative research methodologies.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.

Recommendations:

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