Lecturer: IsiZulu Education (Job ID: 5955) needed at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in IsiZulu Education at the Senior and FET levels mainly. 
• Participate in the Work Integrated Learning programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice). 
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of faculty. 
• Contribute to curriculum development in the field of Language Education specifically and 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:

Lecturer

• A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on Language Education (for a permanent appointment) 

or

• A relevant master’s degree in education on NQF Level 9 with a focus on Language Education (contract appointment: five years during which a relevant doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on Language Education MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• Candidates must submit proof of registration for a doctoral degree in Education with Language Education as the focus of specialization. 
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis (or dissertation) to indicate relevance to Language Education specifically. 
• A formal teaching qualification in IsiZulu Teaching at the Senior and FET levels (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent). 
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in a school environment or at least two (2) 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:

• A proven research record of relevant publications in national or international accredited journals, 
• Experience in postgraduate supervision. 
• Experience in the teaching of IsiZulu at the Senior and FET schooling levels.