Lecturer (isiZulu) 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:
Lecturer:

• M Ed in Early Childhood Education / Foundation Phase or equivalent degree;
• At least one publication in an accredited journal or equivalent units;
• Teaching experience in Early Childhood Education and Foundation Phase;
• Teaching experience and qualification in Foundation Phase IsiZulu Home Language or Literacy Studies
• Evidence of academic administration experience

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
Lecturer:

• Knowledge of the following;
  • South African education system and policy framework on Early Childhood Development and Foundation Phase Education;
  • Knowledge and experience in Foundation Phase IsiZulu Home Language, or related African language
  • Teaching methodologies in Foundation Phase IsiZulu Home Language, or related African language.
• 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:

• PhD in Early Childhood Education Foundation Phase, or equivalent degree;
• Current PhD registration in Early Childhood Education/Foundation Phase or equivalent degree;
• Evidence of involvement in community engagement programmes;
• Knowledge and experience of facilitation in an E-learning environment;
• Experience and expertise in curriculum development for all subjects in Early Childhood Education and Foundation Phase;
• 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;
• Experience of teaching practice of work-integrated learning;
• Experience of supervision of postgraduate students.