Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - Foundation Studies: Early Literacy and Language & Childhood Studies - Wits School of Education at University of the Witwatersrand

Successful candidates must meet the following criteria to be appointed: 

Lecturer Level: 

• PhD with a focus on either Early Literacy and/or Childhood Studies and/or a related field 
• Up to date, in-depth understanding of theories of Early learning, and Pedagogy, including thorough knowledge of recent trends and developments in initial teacher education.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum innovation and design and in the implementation of courses in Early Literacy and /or Childhood Studies. 
• Knowledge, skills, and expertise to teach in different delivery modes to ensure quality teaching, learning practices, and experiences.
• Proficient in digital literacy and familiar with integrating technology in teaching and research.
• Experience in teaching in Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood learning contexts will be an advantage. 
• Experience in teaching in Higher Education.
• Supervision of undergraduate students on Teaching Experience.
• Evidence of research ability or potential (a publication record would be an advantage).
• Capacity to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students at tertiary level.
• The ability to work in a team.

Senior Lecturer Level: 

• PhD with a focus on either Early Literacy and/or Childhood Studies and/or a related field 
• Up to date, in-depth understanding of theories of Early learning, and Pedagogy, including thorough knowledge of recent trends and developments in initial teacher education.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum innovation and design and in the implementation of courses in Early Literacy and /or Childhood Studies. 
• Knowledge, skills, and expertise to teach in different delivery modes to ensure quality teaching, learning practices, and experiences.
• Proficient in digital literacy and familiar with integrating technology in teaching and research.
• Experience in teaching in Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood learning contexts will be an advantage. 
• Experience in teaching in Higher Education.
• Supervision of undergraduate students on Teaching Experience.
• An independent research profile and proven publication record in Early Literacy and/or Childhood Studies.  
• A sustained record of research supervision in Mathematics and/or Science and/or Technology. 
• The ability to work in a team.

How To Apply         

• To apply, submit a letter of motivation clearly indicating which position you are applying for, detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses). 
• Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/”Apply for a job”
• External applicants are invited to apply, by registering a profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application.