Ngap: Lecturer

Job Type

Academic - Donor Funded

Closing Date

Job Requirements

**FACULTY OF HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND EDUCATION**

**DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION**

**LECTURER nGAP (REF: B976)**

**The University of Venda seeks to fill a Lecturer position in the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP), a programme initiated by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as a component of the Staffing South Africa’s Universities Framework( SSAUF).**

**The nGAP Programme** provides a wonderful supporting environment for aspirant academics to complete their studies while developing teaching and learning, research, and innovation as well as community engagement skills.

**The following generic criteria are applicable**: Master's degree in Xitsonga and an average percentage of at least 70. Interest in becoming an academic - Be 40 years or younger - Evidence of eligibility to undertake postgraduate study at a Doctoral level - Willingness to commit to placement at the University of Venda for the full 6 years of the programme - Commit to registering for doctoral studies within 3 months of taking up the nGAP appointment and completion of doctoral degree in the relevant field of specialization during the first 3 years of employment as an nGAP Lecturer.

**Duties**: - Lecture students at undergraduate and postgraduate level - Initiate and be involved in community engagement initiatives - Curriculum and programme development - Setting and assessment of exam papers and assessing portfolio of evidence - Supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and undertake research
- Involvement in departmental research and publications
- Assist with administrative duties in the department and/or Faculty - Attendance of developmental workshops for teaching and learning
- Participation in tutoring and mentoring activities
- Participation in all components and activities of the nGAP programme for the duration of the contract