Professor/ Associate Professor (one post) at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be expected to fulfil the duties of Associate Professor/Professor in the Department Early Childhood Education as described in the minimum requirements. These duties include:

• Curriculum development of 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 presentation;
• Mentoring students for practice teaching/work integrated learning;
• Presenting lectures and programmes in an E-learning environment;
• Experience and expertise in curriculum development for all subjects in Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Education
• Evidence of involvement in community engagement programmes;
• Providing a significant contribution to research outputs, postgraduate teaching and supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Associate Professor

• PhD in Education or in  the related field—with specialisation in mathematics education or natural science and technology or equivalent,  
• At least five years’ of Higher Education Institution teaching experience in Foundation Phase and Early Childhood Education or related field (ages 0-9),
• Evidence of at least 10 publications in accredited journals or equivalent units;
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students and evidence of completed and graduated 4 Masters  and two PhDs
• Evidence of collaboration in international research projects and research publications;
• Standing as an active researcher amongst international peers and evidence of proven research funding;
• Evidence of membership of professional associations/organisations in Foundation Phase, Early Childhood Education, and associated fields.

Professor (Same as for Associate Professor, plus):

• At least 8 years’ teaching experience in at a Higher Education Institution or related experience, with emphasis on Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Education (ages 0-9) or related fields;
• At least 15 publications in a variety of accredited journals of which 5 should be in ISI/ IBSS journals;
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students and evidence of 4 Masters and 2 PhDs supervised to completion on topics related to Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Education (ages 0-9);
• Evidence of collaboration in international research projects and research publications;
• Proven international standing as an active researcher and evidence of proven research funding success;
• Evidence of active membership role and leadership positions in professional associations/organisations in the Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Education or associated fields.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Associate Professor/ Professor:

• Knowledge of the following;
  • South African education system regarding Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Education;
  • The different subjects in Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Education;
  • Teaching methodologies of the different subjects in the Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Education;
• 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:

Associate Professor/ Professor:

• Knowledge in the field of mathematics, coding and robotics, natural science and technology, and languages or literacy studies (SA official langugaes) in the Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Education;
• NRF-rating;
• Membership of international scholarly bodies.