The University of the Free State (UFS) is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in South Africa. It opened its doors in 1904 on the Bloemfontein Campus with a mere six students in the Humanities. Since then, our institution has grown to more than 34 127 students, spread across seven faculties over three campuses. https://www.ufs.ac.za/about-the-...
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Researcher: Curriculum Leadership in Science Education- SANRAL Chair in Science, Mathematics and Technology Education
Conduct qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research across the SANRAL Chair’s niche areas.
Take responsibility for data analysis and write-up of research reports on assigned projects within the SANRAL Chair
Generate at least two (2) accredited research outputs as a lead author annually.
Co-lead in designing, implementing, supervising, and evaluating the SANRAL Chair’s research, intervention, and post-graduate training projects.
Contribute to resource mobilisation and internationalisation of the SANRAL Chair’s research and scholarship
Co-lead and support research assistants, postgraduate students, and/or research interns in the SANRAL Chair.
Supervise postgraduate students.
Actively participate in engaged scholarship, policy advocacy and academic citizenship as related to the SANRAL Chair’s niche areas.
Work in a team with colleagues within the SANRAL Chair and the Faculty of Education.
Contribute to achieving the strategic, academic, and operational objectives of the SANRAL Chair and the Faculty of Education.
Inherent requirements:
A doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Education with a focus on Curriculum/Instructional Leadership in schools.
or
Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Education with a focus on Curriculum/Instructional Leadership in schools AND enrolled for a doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Education with a focus on Curriculum/Instructional Leadership in schools.
Candidates must submit proof of registration for a doctoral degree in Education with a focus on Curriculum/Instructional Leadership in schools (attach a copy).
Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis (or dissertation) to indicate relevance to Curriculum/Instructional Leadership in schools specifically (attach a copy).
A formal teaching qualification (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent in Physical Sciences/Life Sciences/Natural Sciences in schools as one of the major subjects (attach a copy).
A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in a school or at least two (2) years in a higher education or research and development environment.
Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at academic conferences or equivalent.
Provide evidence of manuscript (s) produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal
Recommendations:
Evidence of publications in accredited journals
At least two (2) years’ experience as a principal or deputy principal.
Experience in high-impact engaged scholarship activities within communities
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