nGAP Lecturer: Foundation Phase Teaching - Kimberley at Sol Plaatje University

Minimum Requirements    

• Master’s degree or PhD degree in Foundation Phase or Early Childhood Development.
• An education qualification in Foundation Phase teaching is a requirement.
• Should be 40 years or younger
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant teaching at university level and /or industry experience.
• Candidates with a Master’s degree should register towards a PhD qualification in the field of Foundation Phase or Early Childhood Development within the first year of appointment.

Recommendations    

• A qualification in Music or Physical Education or Fine Arts or Dance and Drama will be an added advantage
• Evidence of at least one recent and relevant publication in an accredited journal in the discipline of Foundation Phase or Early Childhood Development
• Postgraduate research supervision
• Experience in Teaching Practice and Work Integrated Learning
• Evidence of emerging participation in professional and/or community activities
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance in the Field of Foundation Phase or Early Childhood Development

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Teaching, administration of allocated modules
• Compile work schemes in collaboration with colleagues
• Research and utilize new and emerging approaches and technology in teaching
• The professional preparation of teaching media
• The professional preparation of notes to supplement or substitute prescribed textbooks
• Research and selection of suitable reference material to supplement textbooks
• The facilitation of an effective teaching situation in which the learning experience can take place successfully
• The upgrading of course content/ development of new courses and/or modules in order to keep up with the latest requirements of the discipline
• Student and peer evaluations of teaching performance
• Initiate and implement research projects
• Apply for research grants
• Supervise postgraduate students studying towards obtaining a qualification
• Act as coordinator, leader, and mentor
• Publish research results in accredited journals
• Commercialisation of research output
• Explore fundraising opportunities for research and community projects
• Work with the research office (including own team), as well as school and interdisciplinary teams to continually identify projects
• Conduct regular evaluation of fundraising activities and complete reports
• Establishment of an independent research programme that attracts independent national and/or international funding
• Membership of professional bodies to keep abreast of new developments
• Provide guidance and assistance on research matters
• Keep abreast of professional literature
• Contribute to community engagement initiatives and integrate community engagement interventions into curriculum.
• Participate in curriculum review to ensure alignment with sector/discipline norms and requirements
• Monitor students’ progress, identify students at risk timeously and develop intervention strategies
• Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning, community engagement, research, academic administration functions
• Participate in departmental committees
• Keep abreast of developments within own field of study and its implications for the teaching/ learning situation
• Engage in current professional development activities e.g. acquire Doctoral qualification within stipulated time frame, ongoing development required by professional body
• Set annual objectives pertaining to academic programme
• Attend conferences, seminars, workshop, and present research papers
• Develop relevant reports as and when required
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders