Lecturer: Setswana (Department of Early Childhood Education) - Faculty of Education

University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria · Pretoria, Gauteng

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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 programmes 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

  • Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Studies, African Languages, or equivalent degree;
  • Current active involvement in research;
  • At least one year of teaching experience in Basic Education or Higher Education;
  • Evidence of academic administration experience.
  • Evidence of some experience in a community, Work-Integrated Learning, or service-learning project related to Education within the last 5 years.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

Knowledge of the following;

  • South African education system and policy framework on Basic Education;
  • Knowledge and experience in teaching Setswana Home Language.
  • Teaching methodologies in Setswana Home Language.
  • Appropriate language and communication skills;
  • Ability to apply knowledge and skills in teaching and supervision;
  • Ability to work as an individual and in a team.

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 Basic Education;
  • Knowledge and experience in the application of indigenous knowledge systems in Basic Education;
  • Knowledge and experience in the integration of digital technology, especially coding and robotics, in Basic Education;
  • PhD in Early Childhood Education in Basic Education, or equivalent degree;
  • Current PhD registration in Basic Education Studies or equivalent degree;
  • Proficiency in artificial intelligence systems and digital educational technologies;
  • Experience in teaching practice of work-integrated learning;
  • Experience in supervising postgraduate students.
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