Lecturer – Department of Early Childhood Education: Faculty of Education needed at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be expected to fulfil the duties of a Lecturer in the Department of 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:

Lecturer:

• M Ed in Early Childhood Education / Foundation Phase/ Learner Support, or equivalent degree;
• One to three years of teaching experience in the Foundation Phase;
• One to three years of teaching experience at a Higher Education Institution in Early Childhood Education (Foundation Phase);
• Evidence of some research experience; 
• Evidence of school-based or related tertiary-level experience; 
• Evidence of some experience in community projects;
• Evidence of some admin or managerial skills or leadership and commitment to ongoing professional development.