Senior Lecturer or Lecturer - History Education at University of Limpopo

• A vacancy exists for a suitably qualified, experienced individual in the above-stated post. The individual will form part of a dynamic team of academics, responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate Teaching, Research and Community Engagement in the Department of Social Sciences and Economic Management Education, which s/he will be part of, within the School of Education, Faculty of Humanities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

SENIOR LECTURESHIP

• A PhD in History / History Education
• Teaching qualification or proof of enrolment for teacher qualification or demonstration of intent to enrol for teacher qualification.
• At least two (3) years teaching experience.

LECTURESHIP

• Master’s degree in history / history education
• Teaching qualification or proof of enrolment for teacher qualification or demonstration of intent to enrol for teacher qualification.
• At least two (2) years teaching experience.

ADDED ADVANTAGES

• Evidence of publication of DHET accredited journal articles will be an added advantage.
• Ability to provide supervision to post graduate students.
• Strong leadership and good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in developing curricula especially in History Education.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Competencies:

• The applicant should be able to work as part of a team, and yet also take initiative in research projects and contribute to the development of programmes offered in the Department.

Duties:

• Teaching and Learning: Full involvement in all courses, design and curriculum development, updating material i.r.o. national and international trends, evaluate lectures and course material, maintain discussion class programme, identify at risk students and facilitate additional assistance, undertake Discipline related research.
• Research: Supervise Honours, Masters and Doctoral students, manage involvement in research processes and oversee and participate in project teams working on research projects, participation in conferences, produce published articles / books / book chapters (measurable research output in DHET accredited journals)
• Academic citizenship: Involvement in in Community Engagement, take an active role in professional organisations.
• Governance: Prepare course outlines and study materials, organise course files, deliver to deadlines, record of all academic activities, participate in Departmental, School and Faculty committees.
• Performance appraisal: Undergo regular performance appraisal assessments