Lecturer: Setswana - Department of Early Childhood Education, Faculty of Education at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be expected to fulfil the duties of a Lecturer in the Department of 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: 

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Foundation Phase, or equivalent degree;
• Actively working towards publications, following completion of Master's qualification;
• At least one year of teaching experience in Early Childhood Education and Foundation Phase; 
• Evidence of academic administration experience;
• Evidence of some experience in a community, Work-Integrated Learning, or service-learning project related to Education within the last 5 years. 

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 Setswana Home Language.
  • Teaching methodologies in the Foundation Phase Setswana Home 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:

Lecturer: 

• 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, experience, and relevant qualifications in Foundation Phase Life Skills, Human Movement Studies, Health and Safety, Language and Literacy Setswana;
• Knowledge and experience in the application of indigenous knowledge systems in Early Childhood Development and Foundation Phase; 
• Knowledge and experience in the integration of digital technology, especially coding and robotics, in Early Childhood Development programmes and Foundation Phase education; 
• PhD in Early Childhood Education Foundation Phase, or equivalent degree;
• Current PhD registration in Early Childhood Education/Foundation Phase or equivalent degree;
• Proficiency in artificial intelligence systems and digital educational technologies;
• Experience in teaching practice of work-integrated learning;
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students.

CLOSING DATE: 21 July 2026