Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (AQA) - (One Post) at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• The curriculum development of and lecturing of modules in the programme(s) based in the department;
• In addition, the incumbent will pursue research activities such as own research, research-based publications and the supervision of post graduate 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 presentation;
• 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, post graduate teaching and supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

LECTURER:

• Master’s degree in the field of Assessment and Quality Assurance / Educational Measurements and Evaluation or an equivalent Master’s degree in a related field (for example psychology, education).
• Evidence of teaching experience in Assessment and Quality Assurance for example being a teacher, tutor or lecturer; or similar teaching experience in related fields, for example research methodology in social and human sciences
• Sound knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodology and data analysis techniques, e.g., SPSS, ATLAS.ti; or similar software packages
• At least one publication in an accredited journal or equivalent units;

SENIOR LECTURER:

• PhD in the field of Assessment and Quality Assurance / Educational Measurements and Evaluation; or an equivalent doctoral degree in a related field (social and human sciences).
• At least three years of tertiary or related teaching experience;
• At least five accredited publications and evidence of conference papers;
• Evidence of successful Masters or PhD supervision;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge of the different knowledge fields of Assessment and Quality Assurance / Educational Measurements and Evaluation;
• Knowledge of teaching methodologies in the different knowledge fields of Assessment and Quality Assurance / Educational Measurements and Evaluation;
• Knowledge of the South African education system regarding Assessment and Quality Assurance / Educational Measurements and Evaluation;
• Knowledge of and experience of facilitation in an E-learning environment;
• 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.
• Academic administration and participation in departmental/faculty committees.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Highly skilled in Educational Technology hardware and software;
• Experience in other subject areas in the department;
• Evidence of coordination responsibilities and membership of committees;
• Participation in Departmental Meetings;
• Evidence of involvement in community engagement programmes;