Professor/Associate Professor (Faculty of Education: Department of Childhood Education) at University of Johannesburg

Responsibilities:

Research and Innovation

• Actively participate in research projects, producing high-quality, peer-reviewed outputs.
• Generate research that contributes meaningfully to society and advances the field of English language and literacy education for the primary school.
• Identify and secure funding to support and sustain research activities.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with national and international communities to enhance external profile and professional reputation

Teaching and Learning

• Supervise postgraduate students in various areas of English language education, employing effective and appropriate teaching and learning methodologies.
• Ensure the successful graduation of postgraduate students who possess high-quality competencies that advance the field of language education.
• Develop and implement innovative supervision approaches that are aligned with the University's vision and responsive to the needs of postgraduate students.
• Contribute to the management, planning, design, development, and ongoing enhancement of programme content.
• Apply knowledge gained through professional practice, research, and scholarly work to inform curriculum development, module design, and teaching delivery.

Leadership

• Participate as an academic member who enables the department to contribute to the faculty objectives.
• Contribute to the generation of alternative income for the department through the development of short learning programmes.
• Ability to mentor and develop early-career academics.
• Competence in managing research projects and academic teams.

Community

• Support and develop less experienced colleagues in the department and faculty to build capacity.
• Actively engage through service to the Department, Faculty, the University and the broader community.
• Design, implement, and evaluate projects that address societal needs relevant to mathematics education and/or education in general.
• Monitor and report on the societal impact of projects, ensuring alignment with the university's goals and national priorities.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD/Doctoral degree in English Language and Literacy Education
• Excellent track record as a postgraduate supervisor.
• A research track record in an English language and literacy primary school education-related field. 
• Higher education teaching and supervision experience in the language education field.
• Detailed knowledge of one or more of the knowledge areas in English Language and Literacy for the primary school

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Ability to manage academic processes in a Higher Education environment.
• Enthusiasm and passion for teaching, research, and community engagement.
• Strives for high standards in all academic and professional outputs.
• Brings an international outlook to research, teaching, and practitioners

Recommendations:

• A rated researcher or strong commitment towards applying for rating with the National Research Foundation (NRF), South Africa.
• Knowledge of teaching practices and future trends. 
• Evidence of continuous professional development.