Senior Researcher: Mathematics Education

2 months ago

Bloemfontein, South Africa University of the Free State Full time

Job Title- Senior Researcher: Mathematics Education - ETDP-SETA Research Chair in Mathematics Education (3-Year Contract) (Job ID: 5913)- Organizational Unit- University of the Free State -> Faculty of Education- Contract Type- Contract- Occupational Level- Junior Management- Location- Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
- Closing Date- 13/10/2024- Description**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Conduct research using qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research approaches across the ETDP-SETA Chair’s niche areas.
- Provide leadership on data analysis and write-up of research reports on assigned projects within the ETDP-SETA Chair
- Generate accredited single-authored and/or collaborative publications in Q1-Q4 journals.
- Oversee the coordination, design, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of the ETDP-SETA Chair’s research, intervention and post-graduate training projects.
- Contribute to resource mobilisation and internationalisation of the ETDP-SETA Chair’s research and scholarship.
- Supervise research assistants, postgraduate students, and/or research interns in the ETDP-SETA Chair.
- Co-lead and support emerging researchers’ development.
- Actively participate in engaged scholarship, policy advocacy and academic citizenship as related to the ETDP-SETA Chair’s niche areas.
- Work in a team with colleagues within the ETDP-SETA Chair and the Faculty of Education.
- Contribute to achieving the strategic, academic, and operational objectives of the ETDP-SETA Chair and the Faculty of Education.

**Inherent requirements**:

- A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on Mathematics Education.
- A formal teaching qualification (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent) with Mathematics as one of the majors.
- A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience with at least three (3) years in a higher education or research and development environment.
- Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
- Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
- An NRF rating or demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
- Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s degree students.
- Proven recent research record of publications in Q1-Q4 national and international accredited journals.
- Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels.

**Recommendations**:

- Experience in high impact engaged scholarship activities within communities
- Competencies**Required competencies**:

- **Results oriented.**:

- The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

**- Strategic thinking.**
- The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
- The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

**- Business Acumen**:

- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.

**- Leading.**
- The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

**- Building coalitions.**
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
- The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.
- A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
- Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
- Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
- A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
- Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
- A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
- Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

**Assumption of duties**:
01 January 2025 or soon thereafter.

**Closing date**:
13 October 2024

**Salary**:
The salary is available on request.

**Fringe benefits**:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

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