Lecturer: IsiZulu Education (Senior and FET Teaching) - (999) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) modules in IsiZulu Education and other foundational modules in education.
• Participate in the work integrated learning programme of the faculty (teaching practice).
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of the faculty.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the field of IsiZulu Education specifically, and Languages Education in general.
• 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 Job Requirements:

• A relevant doctoral degree on NQF level 10, with a focus on the teaching and learning of IsiZulu in the schooling or teacher education sector (for a permanent position).
• Or 
• A relevant master’s degree on NQF level 9, with a focus on the teaching and learning of IsiZulu in the schooling or teacher education sector (for a contract appointment: 5 years during which a relevant doctoral degree on NQF level 10 MUST be obtained to be converted into a permanent position). 
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis or dissertation to indicate relevance to the specified area of IsiZulu Education.
• A formal teaching qualification (e.g., Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education or equivalent) with a focus on Senior and FET Teaching (Isizulu major). 
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences. 
• Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal.
• A minimum of five (5) year’s relevant teaching experience in a school context or two (2) years relevant.
• A good academic record.

Competencies
Key Competencies required:
Results Orientated:

• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

Strategic Thinking:

• The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
• The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.

Leading:

• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

Building Coalitions:

• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
• The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.

Closing date:
18 June 2023.