Lecturer: Childhood Education

Job Title- Lecturer: Childhood Education (IsiXhosa/Setswana) (Job ID: 5877) - Department of Childhood Education- Organizational Unit- University of the Free State -> Faculty of Education- Contract Type- Permanent- Occupational Level- Junior Management- Location- South Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) - Closing Date- 18/9/2024- Description- Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.** **Duties and responsibilities**: - Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development (ECD). - 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 Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development specifically and Education generally. - 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 requirements**: - A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development (ECD) (for a permanent appointment) **or** - A relevant master’s degree in education on NQF Level 9 with a focus on Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development (ECD) (contract appointment: five years during which a relevant doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). - A formal teaching qualification in IsiXhosa or Setswana Foundation Phase or ECD Teaching (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent). - A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in a school environment or at least two (2) years 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 accredited journals, - Experience in postgraduate supervision. - 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 November 2024 **Closing date**: 18 September 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**: