Lecturer (3 Year Fixed-term Contract)

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa University of the Witwatersrand Full time

  • The Centre for Researching Education and Labour seeks to fill a position for a Lecturer.

_This is a three (3) year contract position._

The incumbent will develop, lead and sustain research and scholarship of international standard and contribute to the delivery of an excellent student experience by coordinating and teaching on the Wits Masters in Education and Work offered through the REAL Centre, and supervising Masters Students on the programme.


Minimum Requirements

  • A PhD in education/social sciences with a focus on educational preparation for work or education and the economy, although PhDs in sociology and economics would be considered if there is a strong educational component

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Extensive breadth and depth of knowledge in educational preparation for work.
  • Some teaching experience represented in a teaching portfolio.
  • Ability to communicate complex or conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding.
  • Ability to contribute to broader leadership and management activities along with an awareness of current and future priorities of the Centre for Researching Education and Labour.
  • Strong writing ability
  • Highly selfmotivated and selfdriven, with the ability to work in and lead teams' academics

The incumbent is expected to:

  • Coordinate Wits' Masters in Education and Work offered through the REAL Centre, and teach and supervise on the programme.
  • Support the research of the SARCHI Chair: Skills Development, working on agreed research projects and managing research
  • Develop an expert reputation in the field of Education and Work by effective dissemination and publishing of research findings in leading journals and conferences, and where appropriate, undertaking knowledge exchange activities.
  • Make a substantial contribution to developing and enhancing the research profile of the Centre for Researching Education and Labour and the Wits School of Education. Working in research collaborations with appropriate individuals and groups within the University, including multidisciplinary links, and developing external research collaborations both nationally and internationally, to ensure that research activities are at the forefront of the field.
  • Contribute expertise and advice to relevant stakeholder groups, including the education profession, policy makers, education institutions, economic actors, and the wider community.
  • Actively contribute to the effective management and administration of the Centre for Researching Education and Labour, assuming responsibility for the management of allocated resources and contributing to the wider organisation of the Centre.
  • Carry out course administration within required timescales ensuring effective communication of information, in particular assessment requirements and criteria and timely and constructive feedback on assessment.
  • Develop effective approaches, which enhance intellectual understanding and innovation in the field and support and enhance course delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment. This may involve blended and/or online provision, as well as the organization of block release teaching.
  • Ensure an inclusive and evidencebased approach to facilitating student learning.
  • Supervise at Masters Levels and take forward the supervision and training of postgraduate research students.
  • Teach on Honours courses at the Wits School of Education as required.
  • Take on administrative or management roles within the School as assigned by the Director of REAL and Head of School.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Director and Head of School
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  • The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. Designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, means black people, women and people with disabilities.
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Closing Date: 26th June 2023

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