Lecturer:sepedi - Department of Early Childhood

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

DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

LECTURER - SEPEDI (ONE POST)- 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 a Lecturer in the Department Early Childhood Education as described in the minimum requirements. These duties include:

- Curriculum development 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 programmes;
- 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:

- M Ed in Early Childhood Education / Foundation Phase/ Learner Support, or equivalent degree;
- Undergraduate qualifications in Foundation Phase Sepedi Home Language Literacy Studies, or the equivalent
- One to three years of teaching experience in Early Childhood Education and/or Foundation Phase;
- Teaching experience and qualification in Foundation Phase Sepedi Home Language Literacy Studies or equivalent
- Evidence of some research experience
- Evidence of some experience in community projects.
- Evidence of some admin or managerial skills or leadership and commitment to ongoing professional development,

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
Knowledge of the following;
Development and Foundation Phase education;
- Knowledge and experience in Foundation Phase Sepedi Home Language or related African language
- Teaching methodologies in Foundation Phase Sepedi Home Language, or related African language.
- Experience in academic administration
- Evidence of participation in research
- Appropriate language and communication skills;
- Ability to work as an individual and in a team.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

- Evidence of involvement in community engagement programmes;
- Knowledge and experience of facilitation in an E-learning environment;
- Knowledge and experience in integration of digital technology, especially coding and robotics, in Early Childhood Development programmes and Foundation Phase education;
- PhD in Early Childhood Education Foundation Phase, or current PhD registration in Early Childhood Education/Foundation Phase or equivalent degree;
- Experience of Teaching Practice or Work-Integrated Learning;
- Knowledge and experience of facilitation in an E-learning environment
- Knowledge of South African Education System and Policy Framework on Early Education
- Experience in the supervision of postgraduate students.

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 three peer reviewers (academic and research);
- Teaching Portfolio
- Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 20 December 2024
- 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._