Ngap Lecturer: Mathematics and Mathematics

Faculty- Education- Department- Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Education -> Intermediate Phase- Campus/ Location- Wellington Campus - Wellington, WC ZA (Primary)- Job Type- Permanent- Occupational Function- Academic- Number of Positions- 1- Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)- To be confirmed- Advert Closing Date- 31/3/2024- Job Purpose**New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) Context**
- This post is in line with the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP), which is part of the Staffing South Africa's Universities Framework (SSAUF) - it is a national and sector response towards addressing challenges in the South African Higher Education system in respect of size, composition and capacity of its academic staff.
- The SSAUF intends to identify and nurture academic talent early in the academic development trajectory, and to support newly recruited academics to develop teaching expertise; develop research skills, including scientific publication skills.
- The new generation of academics programme (nGAP), comprising one element of the SSAUF, involves the recruitment of highly capable scholars as new academics.
- Appointment within the nGAP programme will be made such that staff equity targets are met, with preference to black and/or women South African citizens.
- To be eligible for selection for an nGap post, applicants must meet the following criteria, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria specified for the post.
- show interest in becoming an academic
- be 40 years or younger.
- show evidence of eligibility to undertake post-graduate study at doctoral level or post-doctoral programme.
- be willing to commit to placement at the appointing university for the full 6 years of the programme
- Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience- A Master’s degree relevant to the teaching of Mathematics awarded with a pass mark of 70% or greater.
- A teaching qualification relevant to the field of Mathematics Education

**Recommendation**:

- At least one (1) year experience in teaching Mathematics in Intermediate Phase at school or tertiary level
- Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities- Participation in all components of the nGap development programme during the first six (6) years of employment
- Teaching Mathematics in the Intermediate Phase.
- Competence in the pedagogy of technology integration in learning, teaching, and assessment
- Curriculum and academic development and administration
- Administration, supervision, and evaluation of student practical teaching experiences
- Learning support for and in multilingual classrooms
- Perform student assessment.
- Participate in research activities.
- Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department.
- Ability to combine manageable teaching load with a doctoral programme expected of an nGap scholar.
- Ability to align yourself to hybrid teaching and learning models (face-to-face and online learning).
- Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department
- Competencies- Excellent teaching skills
- Good communication skills in English and Afrikaans
- Sound administrative and technical skills.
- Good presentation skills
- Research skills.
- Knowledge of education policies (including CAPS) for intermediate phases
- Mentoring and support of students
- Student-focused teaching and learning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Good work standards and ability to manage work
- Adaptability
- Planning and organising skills
- Continuous learning
- Strong learner focus
- Computer skills
- General Information**Closing Date**: 31 March 2024

**Please ensure that your on-line CV highlights and includes the following information**:
1. All your completed qualifications

2. Academic transcript for your undergraduate qualification

3. Details of your teacher's qualification

4. Abstract for your Masters-degree and Doctoral degree.(where applicable)

6. Subjects you have taught and at which level

7. Details regarding your research output/publication record and all scholarly achievement

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- The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.