Lecturer / Senior Lecturer at University of the Witwatersrand

Brief Description        
The successful candidate must meet the following criteria to be appointed: 

Lecturer Level
Academic Qualifications:
PhD with a focus on one of the following key areas: 

• Foundation Phase Literacy
• Additional Language Teaching 
• Childhood Studies

Subject Matter Expertise 

• In-depth understanding of theories of Foundation Phase Literacy and Additional Language Curriculum and Pedagogy, and Childhood Studies.
• Knowledge of recent trends and developments in initial teacher education.

Curriculum Development 

• Ability to contribute to curriculum innovation and design in Foundation Phase Literacy, Additional Languages and Childhood Studies. 

Teaching Capabilities

• Experience in employing various delivery modes to ensure high-quality teaching, learning practices and student experiences. 
• Experience in translanguaging pedagogy and the ability to use translanguaging strategies to support multilingual learners in the classroom.
• Proficiency in digital literacy and seamless integration of technology in teaching and research activities. 

Relevant Experience

• 5 years teaching experience in Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood learning contexts.  
• Competence in teaching in isiZulu and/or Sesotho would be an added advantage
• Experience in teaching in Higher Education (advantageous).
• Mentoring/supervision of undergraduate students on Teaching Experience/Work Integrated Learning.
• Demonstrated research capability or potential.
• Capacity to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.