Lecturer: Curriculum Studies

Job Title- Lecturer: Curriculum Studies (Five (5) year contract appointment) (Job ID: 5969)- Organizational Unit- University of the Free State -> Faculty of Education -> Department of Curriculum Studies and Higher Education- Contract Type- Contract- Occupational Level- Junior Management- Location- Qwaqwa Campus - Qwaqwa, FS ZA (Primary) - Closing Date- 10/11/2024- Description**Duties and responsibilities**: - Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Curriculum Studies and General Education. - Participate in the Work Integrated Learning programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice). - Ensure active involvement in research activities of faculty. - Contribute to curriculum development in the field of Curriculum Studies specifically and General Education. - Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students. - Work in a team with colleagues within the faculty. - Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks related to the faculty. **Inherent Job Requirements**: - A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on curriculum studies. or - A relevant master’s degree in education on NQF Level 9 with a focus on curriculum studies and enrolled for a relevant doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on curriculum studies. - A minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience in a school environment or at least one (1) year in a higher education or research and development environment. - Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at academic conferences or equivalent. - Provide evidence of manuscript (s) produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal. **Recommendations**: - A proven research record of relevant publications in national or international Q1-Q4 accredited journals, - Experience in postgraduate supervision. - Competencies**Key Competencies Required**: - **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. **Required documents** - 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 **Closing date**: 10 November 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. **Enquiries**: **General**: - _