Professor/Associate Professor – Science Education (specialization in Chemistry Education): Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Re-Advertisement) - (6669) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Purpose

• To teach undergraduate Chemistry and Chemistry Curriculum Studies
• Lead the science cluster in the SPFET department and the Faculty of Education in general,
• Conduct research and mentor others.
• Contribute to the faculty goals in teaching, research, community engagement/administration, and Teaching Practice.

This post has been created for the purpose of raising the standard of scholarship in the field of Science Education in the Faculty.

• The purpose of the post is to provide academic leadership to build capacity by initiating relevant research projects, strengthening research capacity, providing mentorship to novice researchers (staff members) and supervising postgraduate students up to doctoral level.
• The appointee will contribute to the spectrum of academic functions including teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising students on teaching practice, curriculum development, academic administration and conducting research in the subject area of Science Education.
• The focus of this appointment is to strengthen postgraduate research capacity across the faculty therefore the incumbent will engage with researchers in all departments to seek opportunities for multidisciplinary projects.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: PROFESSOR:

• A Doctoral degree in Chemistry Education or Science Education with specialization in Chemistry
• Chemistry or Chemistry Education as a major subject at Bachelor’s level
• A relevant teaching qualification
• At least ten (10) years’ relevant experience in teaching in higher education of which three (3) years must be at Senior Lecturer level comprising of relevant academic management experience.
• Recipient of research awards and grants
• Demonstrable track record of publications in accredited and peer-reviewed journals over the last 5 years (nationally and internationally)
• Post-graduate students supervised to completion relevant to the Education field (preferably in the field SP FET)
• Experience in supervision of students on teaching practice.
• NRF rated.
• Adequate knowledge of South African CAPS requirements.
• Experience as an external examiner/moderator at masters’ and doctoral levels.
• Experience in curriculum development
• Knowledge of the HEQSF processes
• Proven evidence of academic and research leadership qualities/high stature in the field nationally and/or internationally

Recommendations: Professor

• Previous experience in a similar position or at an equivalent level

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:

• A Doctoral degree in Chemistry Education or Science Education with specialization in Chemistry
• Chemistry or Chemistry Education as a major subject at Bachelor’s level
• A relevant teaching qualification
• At least (6) six years’ relevant experience in teaching in higher education of which three (3) years must be at Senior Lecturer level comprising of relevant academic management experience.
• Recipient of research awards and grants
• Demonstrable track record of publications in accredited and peer-reviewed journals over the last 5 years (nationally and internationally)
• Post-graduate students supervised to completion relevant to the Education field (preferably in the field of SP FET)
• Experience in supervision of students on teaching practice
• Adequate knowledge of South African CAPS requirements.
• Experience as an external examiner/moderator at masters’ and doctoral levels.
• Experience in curriculum development
• Knowledge of the HEQSF processes
• Proven evidence of academic and research leadership qualities/high stature in the field nationally and/or internationally

 Recommendations: Associate Professor

• Previous experience in a similar position or at an equivalent level
• NRF rated

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Coordinate and lecturer at undergraduate and postgraduate in Chemistry/Science Education and/or related fields
• Oversee and contribute to capacity development in the department/faculty
• Leading, conducting and promoting research in the respective department/faculty
• Provide appropriate academic and administrative leadership
• Assessment and academic development
• Academic administration
• Curriculum and programme development
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities in the department/faculty
• Research
• Postgraduate supervision
• Supervision of students on teaching practice
• Community engagement and involvement in extracurricular activities
• Coaching and mentoring of others
• Develop and maintain linkages with other institutions and communities of practice
• Engagement and building partnerships (Networking with schools and other partners)
• Knowledge and experience of the hybrid models of teaching and learning (face-to-face and online learning)
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department..

Competencies

• Excellent teaching skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Good presentation skills using different technologies and software teaching Chemistry and Science Science
• Excellent communication skills
• Sound administrative and technical skills
• Academic management skills
• Academic leadership skills
• Research skills
• Coaching and mentoring of staff and students
• Adaptability and teamwork
• Strong learner focus
• Knowledge of education policies nationally (including CAPS)
• Ability to work in a team
• Computer skills