Lecturer: Educational studies for Foundation Phase Literacies at Stellenbosch University

Duties        

• Developing, designing, delivering, and evaluating courses of study in Educational Studies for Foundation Phase;
• Developing education students' knowledge and skills in researching and teaching Foundation Phase Literacies;
• Researching and publication in Educational Studies in Foundation Phase Literacies;
• Potential for providing supervision to postgraduate students;
• Administrative responsibilities relevant to the job level;
• Rendering appropriate services to the University and the teaching community.

Job Requirements        

• A relevant master's degree (NQF 9 level qualification);
• A proposed schedule of research publication being planned, or the potential to publish in peer-reviewed journals;
• A relevant BEd or equivalent teaching qualification with specialisation in early childhood development or Foundation Phase teaching, or applicable teaching experience in the Foundation Phase;
• Experience in community engagement;
• Thorough knowledge of current changes, policies, and practices in Foundation Phase education;
• At least three years' relevant experience in Foundation Phase Education at school and/or higher education teaching. 

Recommendation        

• A PhD or proof of registration for a relevant PhD (past proposal stage);
• Proven leadership in Educational Studies for Foundation Phase Literacies;
• Language skills for learning and teaching across the curriculum, especially in the Foundation Phase;
• Experience and/or knowledge of computer-assisted instruction;
• Published articles in peer-reviewed and indexed journals;
• Peer-reviewed papers delivered at recognised education conferences.