Lecturer: History and or Social Sciences Education needed at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in History Education mainly and/or Social Sciences and general education modules.
• Participate in the Work Integrated Learning programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice) and other Engaged Scholarship initiatives.
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of Faculty and publish articles in accredited journals.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the field of History Education specifically and Social Sciences 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 Job Requirements:

• A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on the teaching and learning of History and/or Social Sciences in schools (permanent appointment).

or

• A relevant master’s degree in education on NQF Level 9 with a focus on the teaching and learning of History and/or Social Sciences in schools. (contract appointment: five years during which a relevant doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis to specifically indicate relevance to History and/or Social Sciences Education (attach).
• A formal teaching qualification (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent) with History as one of the majors (attach).
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience with at least three (3) 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:

• Experience in the supervision of postgraduate students.
• Experience in high impact engaged scholarship activities within communities.