Fresh Job Openings at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses; 
• Mentoring and supervising postgraduate students; 
• Actively conducting independent and collaborative research and publishing research outputs in accredited journals; 
• Developing and/or expanding collaboration with academics internationally; 
• Initiating and delivering specialist courses at national and international levels; 
• Actively participating in administrative duties within the Department. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

• A Master’s degree in Statistics that includes a credit-bearing research dissertation and credit-bearing coursework consisting of core components that align with the required responsibilities of the incumbent; 
• An indication of an emerging research career with evidence of accredited publications in core components of the discipline contributing to the literature and scientific field of statistics; at least one recent publication in statistics in an accredited peer viewed journal; 
• Enrolled for a PhD degree in Statistics with proof of significant progress with the study; 
• Evidence of papers presented at national conferences; 
• Proven competency and experience are required in:
• Teaching statistics modules and courses at both undergraduate postgraduate levels as a lecturer; 
• Advanced knowledge of at least one major statistical software programming language; 
• Implementation of efficient teaching models that would be applicable in the university setting.

Senior Lecturer (Same as for Lecturer, plus):

• A Doctoral degree in Statistics
• Proven record of curriculum development at the undergraduate and postgraduate level or other specialized professional courses; 
• Evidence of papers presented at national and international conferences; 
• Proven research publications in accredited journals, of which at least two in the mainstream statistical journals
• Proven practice of advanced fundamental and applied statistical methodology.
• Proven record of supervision of postgraduate statistical students 
• Evidence of supporting and participating in academic citizenship.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

In addition to the minimum requirements, the following will be an advantage.

Lecturer and Senior Lecturer:

• Evidence of the relevance, impact and contribution of current research projects to the discipline of Mathematical Statistics/Statistics
• Coordinating and teaching large classes of statistics service courses as well as core statistical modules.

Senior Lecturer:

• An NRF rating.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent is expected to perform the following duties. Please note that the below provides a high-level overview and may not include all related functions that may be required.

• Assisting in identifying potential participants for the study by reviewing eligibility criteria and conducting initial screening;
• Keeping detailed and accurate records of all recruited participants, noting their contact information, eligibility status, consent and any interactions related to their enrolment in the study;
• Scheduling appointments or following up on communication to officially enrol participants in the study;
• Conducting interviews with participants;
• Transcribing of interview data, taking care to capture participants' responses verbatim;
• Assisting in the creation of easy-to-understand materials (e.g., flyers, posters, or digital presentations) that explain the purpose and process of the research study to participants in the waiting room;
• Conducting brief informational sessions or discussions with participants in the waiting room;
• Utilising the electronic data management systems (such as REDCap) for capturing and managing data for research projects;
• Reviewing data entries for accuracy and completeness, identifying errors or inconsistencies, and rectifying them as needed;
• Attending all relevant training sessions and meetings to discuss progress and any challenges related to the research study and
• Working collaboratively with team members addressing and resolving evolving issues related to the study.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant National 3 year Diploma with 5 years of experience in a research environment OR;
• Grade 12 with 10 years of experience in a research environment; 
• Successful applicants must be willing to work in the following areas: Atteridgeville, Cullinan, Mamelodi or Vlakfontein

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Driver’s Licence with own vehicle;
• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience in a research environment;
• Valid Good Clinical Practice Training;
• Neurodevelopment screening experience (eg Bayley Assessment Tool);
• Experience in anthropometric measurements;
• Experience in conducting interviews about infant feeding and dietary intake

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate level on the Hatfield, Groenkloof and / or Mamelodi Campuses;
• Provide academic leadership as a teacher, researcher and manager;
• Conduct research in at least one of the departmental research focus areas (including Mathematics of Finance) and / or initiate a new research direction that lead to publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals;
• Supervise postgraduate students;
• Establish international partnerships and linkages;
• Be responsible for fundraising relating to academic research;
• Participate in departmental administration and managerial work;
• Participate in community engagement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A PhD degree in Mathematics and / or Applied Mathematics;
• Experience as an independent researcher at an international level, based on a recent body of quality work within the field that attests to on-going engagement;
• Excellent teaching experience in learning facilitation, subject mastery, curriculum development, development of learning materials and assessment techniques;
• Proven experience in supervising Master’s or PhD students to completion.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Innovative contributions to teaching in some of the following aspects: learning facilitation, subject mastery, curriculum development, development of learning materials, assessment techniques;
• Experience in fundraising for academic research;
• Recognition as a leading scholar in the field for the high quality and wide-ranging impact of recent and sustained quality research outputs;
• Supervision of PhD students;
• Excellent professional and managerial skills.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be expected to fulfil the duties of Associate Professor/Professor in the Department of 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 the related field—with specialisation in mathematics education or natural science and technology or equivalent specialisation fields of Early Childhood and Foundation Phase,   
• 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 11 - 13 publications (Journal, book chapters), of which four should be a mix of international and national publications in accredited journals or equivalent units and three sole-authored publications. 
• Experience and evidence of supervising at least six postgraduate students to completion of 4 Masters and 2 PhDs in Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Education (ages 0-9).
• 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 in professional associations/organisations in the Foundation Phase, Early Childhood Education, and associated fields.
• Evidence of Community Engagement
• Evidence of Academic Administration

Professor (Same as for Associate Professor, plus):

• At least 8 years teaching experience in 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 16 - 18 publications in a variety of accredited journals, of which five should be in ISI / IBSS journals and five sole authored
• Experience and evidence of Postgraduate supervision;  at least eight postgraduate students supervised to completion - 4 Masters and 4 PhDs  on topics related to Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Education (ages 0-9) and 
• 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 Community Engagement
• Evidence of active membership role and leadership positions in professional associations/organisations in the Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Education or associated fields.

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.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Assessing eligibility for library access and assign appropriate registration category to external individuals; 
• Managing the prescribed textbook list;
• Ensuring the flow of information between users and UP libraries;
• Managing the student workers in Access and Lending;
• Training of newly appointed Access & Lending staff;
• Managing the staff blacklist and also assist with student blacklist; 
• Updating the Access and Lending information across all channels (e.g webpage).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• B-Degree AND;
• Four years’ work experience in the circulation section of an academic library, of which two years should be in a supervisory capacity;
• Sound knowledge of a computerised Circulation module in an academic library;
• Computer literacy.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Knowledge and experience in using the circulation module of the Worldshare Management System;
• Knowledge and experience in dealing with academic staff and external users (Embassy staff, staff and post graduate students from other Tertiary Institutions etc.).

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Driving strategic decision-making through the effective utilization of data, business intelligence, and market research; 
• Enhancing the overall operational efficiency and user experience by transforming raw data into actionable insights, using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies;
• Ensuring that an effective quality management system is in place that contributes to the improved quality of the library services and products;
• Developing and implementing data architectures, practices, and processes to effectively manage the department's full data lifecycle, ensuring data consistency, availability, accuracy, and security to meet the department’s information needs;
• Creating and sustaining reliable backend data pipelines using programming skills to enable clean data flow;
• Designing, localise and managing dashboards and reporting solutions to guide decision-makers and help identify risks and opportunities;
• Performing data analysis to extract meaningful insights from data and translate these insights into recommendations, guiding strategic and operational decisions, from process enhancements to resource allocation;
• Developing and maintaining performance metrics to track the department's progress across various areas, and increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools; 
• Establishing a communication plan with library staff to ensure smooth collaboration; 
• Leading data engagements with cross-functional teams and establish a communication plan with to ensure smooth collaboration;
• Assisting with analytics to measure the success in various domains of the department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree or B-Tech in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field PLUS three years of experience in data analytics and business intelligence.  

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Postgraduate qualification, preferably in the analytical field.

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RESPONSIBILITIES: 

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

• Curriculum development 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 programmes; 
• Mentoring students for practice teaching/work-integrated learning; 
• Using a learning management system to develop and present courses; 
• Presenting lectures and programmes in an E-learning environment;
• Providing a significant contribution to research outputs, postgraduate teaching and supervision. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• M Ed in Early Childhood Education / Foundation Phase/ Learner Support, or equivalent degree; 
• Undergraduate qualifications in Foundation Phase Sepedi Home Language Literacy Studies, or the equivalent
• One to three years of teaching experience in Early Childhood Education and/or Foundation Phase; 
• Teaching experience and qualification in Foundation Phase Sepedi Home Language Literacy Studies or equivalent
• Evidence of some research experience 
• Evidence of some experience in community projects. 
• Evidence of some admin or managerial skills or leadership and commitment to ongoing professional development,

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES: 

• Evidence of involvement in community engagement programmes; 
• Knowledge and experience of facilitation in an E-learning environment;
• Experience and expertise in curriculum development for all subjects in Early Childhood Education and Foundation Phase; 
• Knowledge and experience in the application of Indigenous knowledge systems in Early Childhood Development and Foundation Phase; 
• Knowledge and experience in integration of digital technology, especially coding and robotics, in Early Childhood Development programmes and Foundation Phase education; 
• PhD in Early Childhood Education Foundation Phase, or current PhD registration in Early Childhood Education/Foundation Phase or equivalent degree;
• Experience of Teaching Practice or Work-Integrated Learning;
• Knowledge and experience of facilitation in an E-learning environment
• Knowledge of South African Education System and Policy Framework on Early Education
• Experience in the supervision of postgraduate students.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Curriculum development 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 programmes;
• Mentoring students for practice teaching/work-integrated learning;
• Using a learning management system to develop and present courses;
• Presenting lectures and programmes in an E-learning environment;
• Providing a significant contribution to research outputs, postgraduate teaching and supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

• M Ed in Early Childhood Education / Foundation Phase/ Learner Support, or equivalent degree
• One to three years of teaching experience in Early Childhood Education and/or Foundation Phase; 
• Evidence of some research experience 
• Evidence of school-based or related tertiary-level experience
• Evidence of some experience in community projects. 
• Evidence of some admin or managerial skills or leadership and commitment to ongoing professional development.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

Lecturer:

• Teaching experience at a Higher Education Institution in Early Childhood Development programmes and Foundation Phase Education; 
• Knowledge, experience and relevant qualifications in Foundation Phase Language and Literacy Practice or Foundation Phase Home Language  Sepedi, or Setswana, or Isizulu, or Isindebele, or Tshivenda, or Xitsionga       
• Knowledge and experience in curriculum transformation, decolonising Early Childhood or Foundation Phase pedagogy, and indigenous knowledge systems; 
• Knowledge and experience in integration of digital technology, especially Coding and Robotics, in Early Childhood Development programmes and Foundation Phase education; 
• PhD in Early Childhood Education  Foundation Phase or equivalent degree; or  current PhD registration in Early Childhood Education/Foundation Phase or equivalent degree;
• Experience of teaching practice of work-integrated learning;
• Ability and/or some experience in conducting own research, and evidence of research publications;
• Experience in curriculum development initiatives;
• Experience of supervision of postgraduate students.
• Knowledge and experience of facilitation in an E-learning environment