Professor/ Associate Professor

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

DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR- 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._

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be expected to fulfil the duties of Associate Professor/Professor in the Department of Early Childhood Education as described in the minimum requirements. These duties include:

- Curriculum development of and lecturing of modules in the programme(s) 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 presentation;
- Mentoring students for practice teaching/work-integrated learning;
- Presenting lectures and programmes in an E-learning environment;
- Evidence of involvement in community engagement programmes;
- Providing a significant contribution to research outputs, postgraduate teaching and supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
**Associate Professor**
- PhD in Education or the related field—with specialisation in mathematics education or natural science and technology or equivalent specialisation fields of Early Childhood and Foundation Phase,
- At least five years of Higher Education Institution teaching experience in Foundation Phase and Early Childhood Education or related field (ages 0-9)
- Evidence of at least 11 - 13 publications (Journal, book chapters), of which four should be a mix of international and national publications in accredited journals or equivalent units and three sole-authored publications.
- Experience and evidence of supervising at least six postgraduate students to completion of 4 Masters and 2 PhDs in Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Education (ages 0-9).
- Evidence of collaboration in international research projects and research publications;
- Standing as an active researcher amongst international peers and evidence of proven research funding;
- Evidence of membership in professional associations/organisations in the Foundation Phase, Early Childhood Education, and associated fields.
- Evidence of Community Engagement
- Evidence of Academic Administration

**Professor (Same as for Associate Professor, plus)**:

- At least 8 years teaching experience in a Higher Education Institution or related experience, with emphasis on Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Education (ages 0-9) or related fields;
- At least 16 - 18 publications in a variety of accredited journals, of which five should be in ISI / IBSS journals and five sole authored
- Experience and evidence of Postgraduate supervision; at least eight postgraduate students supervised to completion - 4 Masters and 4 PhDs on topics related to Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Education (ages 0-9) and
- Evidence of collaboration in international research projects and research publications;
- Proven international standing as an active researcher and evidence of proven research funding success;
- Evidence of Community Engagement
- Evidence of active membership role and leadership positions in professional associations/organisations in the Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Education or associated fields.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
**Associate Professor/ Professor**:

- Knowledge of the following;
- South African education system regarding Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Education;
- Appropriate language and communication skills;
- Ability to work as an individual and in a team.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
**Associate Professor/ Professor**:

- Knowledge in the field of mathematics, coding and robotics, natural science and technology, and languages or literacy studies (SA official langugaes) in the Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Education;
- NRF-rating;
- Membership of international scholarly bodies.

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 UP format CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
- Teaching Portfolio
- Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 20 December 2024The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._-
- The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._