The Sol Plaatje University, which had provisionally been referred to as the University of the Northern Cape, opened in Kimberley, South Africa, in 2014, accommodating a modest initial intake of 135 students. The student complement is expected to increase gradually towards a target of 7 500 students by 2024.
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Senior Lecturer (P7)/ Lecturer:(P8) Philosophy in Education
PhD/Doctorate - NQF level 10 in discipline of Philosophy in Education.
A minimum of 5 years of relevant teaching at University level and /or industry experience
An education qualification is a requirement
Should be an established researcher
Evidence of relevant and recent accredited publications in the discipline of Philosophy in Education
Postgraduate research supervision at M.Ed and PhD levels
Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management
Evidence of active participation in professional and/or community activities
Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements
Active participation in Teaching Practice and Work Integrated Learning
Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles at department and faculty levels
Established national or/and international profile in Philosophy in Education
LECTURER:
Master’s degree - NQF level 9 in discipline of Philosophy in Education
A minimum of 2 years of relevant teaching at University level and /or industry experience
An education qualification is a requirement
Should be an experienced researcher
Evidence of at least one recent and relevant publication in an accredited journal
Postgraduate research supervision at Honours level
Evidence of emerging participation in professional and/or community activities
Experience in Teaching Practice and Work Integrated Learning
Contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance
Duties & Responsibilities
Compile work schemes in collaboration with colleagues
Research and utilize new and emerging approaches and technology in teaching
The professional preparation of teaching media
The professional preparation of notes to supplement or substitute prescribed textbooks
Research and selection of suitable reference material to supplement textbooks
The facilitation of an effective teaching situation in which the learning experience can take place successfully
The upgrading of course content/ development of new courses and/or modules in order to keep up with the latest requirements of the discipline
Student and peer evaluations of teaching performance
Initiate and implement research projects
Apply for research grants
Supervise post graduate students studying towards obtaining a qualification
Act as coordinator, leader and mentor
Publish research results in accredited journals
Commercialisation of research output
Explore fundraising opportunities for research and community projects
Work with the research office (including own team), as well as school and interdisciplinary teams to continually identify projects
Conduct regular evaluation of fundraising activities and complete reports
Establishment of an independent research programme that attracts independent national and/or international funding
Membership of professional bodies to keep abreast of new developments
Provide guidance and assistance on research matters
Keep abreast of professional literature
Contribute to community engagement initiatives and integrate community engagement interventions into curriculum.
Participate in curriculum review to ensure alignment with sector/discipline norms and requirements
Monitor students’ progress, identify students at risk timeously and develop intervention strategies
Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning, community engagement, research, academic administration functions
Participate in departmental committees
Keep abreast of developments within own field of study and its implications for the teaching/ learning situation
Engage in current professional development activities e.g. acquire Doctoral qualification (lecturer level) within stipulated time frame, ongoing development required by professional body
Set annual objectives pertaining to academic programme
Attend conferences, seminars, workshop and present research papers
Develop relevant reports as and when required
Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders
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