Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology

**UP Posting - Academic**:
FACULTY OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

SENIOR LECTURER/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR CIE (ONE POST)

Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor Computer Integrated Education

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

**Computer integrated education focuses on the innovative use of educational technology in teaching and learning.**

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:

- The curriculum development of and lecturing of modules in the programme(s) based in the department;
- In addition, the incumbent will pursue 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;
- 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:
SENIOR LECTURER:

- PhD in the field of Computer Integrated Education / Educational Technology;
- At least three years of tertiary or related teaching experience;
- At least six accredited publications (journals, book chapters, Books) of which 4 should be in a mix of internationally and nationally accredited journals 1 publication should be sole-authored and evidence of conference papers;
- At least 3 students supervised to completion at Masters level;
- Community engagement in a related field. Work-integrated involvement/ mentorship;
- Experience in academic administration and participation in departmental/faculty committees.
- Recommendation: Proof of more/sole-authored outputs under review, awards, peer recognition, evidence of obtained research funding, membership of national/professional bodies, an active Orcid-ID

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:

- PhD in the field of Computer Integrated Education / Educational Technology;
- At least five years of tertiary or related teaching experience;
- Experience in curriculum development and innovation;
- At least 11 accredited publications (journals, book chapters, Books) of which 4 should be in a mix of internationally and nationally accredited journals, 3 publications should be sole-authored;
- At least 6 students supervised to completion at Masters or Doctoral level.
- Proof of (inter)national peer recognition (citations, keynote/plenary addresses);
- Proven research funding success;
- Active international collaborations;
- International conference presentations;
- Community engagement in a related field;
- Academic citizenship - external examination/article reviews etc;
- Active membership of (inter)national scholarly bodies;
- Recommended: H Index (4 and above), NRF rating, an active Orcid-ID;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

- Knowledge of the different knowledge fields Computer Integrated Education;
- Knowledge of teaching methodologies in the different knowledge fields of Computer Integrated Education;
- Knowledge of the South African education system regarding Computer Integrated Education;
- Knowledge of and experience of facilitation in an E-learning environment;
- Appropriate language and communication skills;
- Ability to work as an individual and in a team.
- Academic administration and participation in departmental/faculty committees.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

- Highly skilled in Educational Technology hardware and software;
- Evidence of coordination responsibilities and membership of committees;
- Participation in Departmental Meetings;
- Evidence of involvement in community engagement programmes;
- Associate Professor level: NRF rating.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
- Teaching Portfolio;
- Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 8 November 2024

ENQUIRIES:

- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._-
- The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._