Lecturer / Senior Lecturer: Curriculum Studies at Sol Plaatje University

Purpose

• Responsible for teaching and learning, research and community engagement and to provide support to the department/school in pursuit of its academic objectives.
• Responsibilities may also include curriculum development, student academic development, administration and quality assurance to contribute to the academic initiatives undertaken by the department/school

Minimum Requirement

Lecturer P8

• Master’s degree NQF 9 in the discipline of Curriculum Studies.
• An education qualification is a requirement.
• At least two (2) years of teaching or industry experience at tertiary level.  
• At least one peer-reviewed article in a scholarly journal (not mandatory)
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities
• Evidence of competence in the administration of a course/subject at the departmental level
• Excellent computer skills

Senior Lecturer P7

• PhD/Doctorate NQF 10 in discipline of Curriculum Studies 
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant teaching at the university level or industry experience.
• Evidence of managing a research program and some publications (seven or more) in accredited journal/s, as well as postgraduate research supervision.
• Relevant research and publication record as an established scholar.
• Research supervision experience at Honours, Master’s and PhD levels.
• Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management.
• Evidence of active participation in professional and/or community activities
• Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements.
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles at department and faculty levels.
• Excellent computer skills

Recommendations

Lecturer 

• Demonstrate the potential for an NRF rating application. 

 Senior Lecturer 

• NRF rating or demonstrate the potential for an NRF rating application. 
• Mobilized research grant funding or have applied for research funding. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver teaching and learning in undergraduate and post-graduate modules.

Research

• Supervisor for postgraduate students.
• External examining/moderation and invitations to teach externally.
• Publish research in reputable journals.
• Keep abreast of professional literature.

Community Engagement

• Contribute to community engagement initiatives.

Curriculum Development

• Student Academic Development 

Academic Administration

• Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning, community engagement, research, SHE, and academic administration functions.

Quality Assurance

• Contribute to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
• Implement appropriate interventions.

Personal Development

• Keep abreast of developments within your own field of study and its implications for the teaching/ learning situation.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and reporting

• Develop relevant reports as and when required.
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.