Senior Lecturer(P7)/ Lecturer (P8): Sociology needed at Sol Plaatje University

Minimum Requirement

Lecturer P8

• Master’s degree in Sociology.
• At least two (2) years relevant experience or industry experience 
• Demonstrate evidence in the form of publications in accredited journals, etc., and or peer-reviewed conference proceedings that contain substantially complete papers that have the potential to be submitted for publication, Evidence of teaching Sociology.
• Honours degree supervision.
• Demonstrate a willingness to develop teaching capacity; be able to reflect on a personal teaching and learning philosophy.
• Evidence of competence in the administration of course/subject at the departmental level.
• Involved in discipline or departmental official activities and processes which include active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities

Senior Lecturer P7

• PhD in Sociology.
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience, where 3 years must have been in Higher Education.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuous research productivity in the form of:
  Publications in DHET accredited journals and peer- reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; Contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices; evidence of external research fund raising, citations ( e.g. Scopus H- index); NRF rating is recommended.
• Approach to teaching; contributions to curriculum development; design of learning materials; innovative pedagogy; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
• Involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes which includes active academic participation in workshops/forums
  in higher education as well as community engagement activities
  Movement towards recognition in the broader subject/ discipline community; External examining/moderating at other HEIs at UG and/or PG levels.

Recommendation 

• Preferably a candidate with a PhD in Sociology. 
• Experience in teaching Sociology online/blended teaching.
• Hold an NRF rating or demonstrate potential for obtaining and NRF Rating within the next five (5) Years.
• Broad generalist approach and the ability to teach in the various areas of the discipline.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Teaching:

• Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio which covers: Approach to teaching; contributions to curriculum development; design of learning materials; innovative pedagogy; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students; formal participation
  in teaching and learning development courses; Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
• Provide evidence of teaching modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as evidence of postgraduate supervision.
• Contributions to curriculum development.
• Design of learning materials.
• Innovative pedagogy.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in implementing quality assurance requirements.
• Evidence of national and/or international collaboration within the Language fraternity.
• Student and junior staff mentoring.
• Formal participation in teaching and learning development courses.
• Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Demonstrate the ability to teach across subjects.

Research:

• Demonstrate evidence of continuous research productivity in the form of:
• Publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences.
• Contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices.
• Highlight evidence of managing a research program.
• Evidence of external research fundraising.
• Proof of citations ( e.g. Scopus H-index); Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
• NRF rating is recommended OR demonstrate potential for obtaining and NRF rating within the next five 5 years.

Community Engagement:

• Significant involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes.
• Active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education.
• Movement towards recognition in the broader subject/ discipline community.
• External examining/ moderating at other higher education institutions at UG and/or PG levels.

Curriculum development and accreditation

• Contribute to curriculum development and participate in curriculum review to ensure alignment with sector /discipline norms and requirements.

Student academic development

• Identify, report, and support student at risk timeously.
• Develop intervention strategies.

Administration

• Keep attendance registers.
• Record student results.
• Assist with registration of students.
• Invigilate test and examinations.
• Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning community engagement research, SHE and academic administration functions.
• Participate in departmental School /Faculty committees.

Quality Assurance

• Contribute to quality assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
• Implement appropriate interventions.

Personal /Professional Development

• Keep abreast of development within own field of study.
• Register as member of professional bodies.
• Attend conferences, seminars and workshops.
• Present research papers at conferences.

Monitoring, Evaluations, and reporting

• Develop relevant reports as and when required.
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.