Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (AQA) – (One Post) needed at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
Job title : Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (AQA) – (One Post)
Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria
Deadline : April 25, 2024
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:
- The curriculum development of and lecturing of modules in the programme(s) based in the department;
- In addition, the incumbent will pursue research activities such as own research, research-based publications and the supervision of post graduate 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 presentation;
- 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, post graduate teaching and supervision.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
LECTURER:
- Master’s degree in the field of Assessment and Quality Assurance / Educational Measurements and Evaluation or an equivalent Master’s degree in a related field (for example psychology, education).
- Evidence of teaching experience in Assessment and Quality Assurance for example being a teacher, tutor or lecturer; or similar teaching experience in related fields, for example research methodology in social and human sciences
- Sound knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodology and data analysis techniques, e.g., SPSS, ATLAS.ti; or similar software packages
- At least one publication in an accredited journal or equivalent units;
SENIOR LECTURER:
- PhD in the field of Assessment and Quality Assurance / Educational Measurements and Evaluation; or an equivalent doctoral degree in a related field (social and human sciences).
- At least three years of tertiary or related teaching experience;
- At least five accredited publications and evidence of conference papers;
- Evidence of successful Masters or PhD supervision;
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Knowledge of the different knowledge fields of Assessment and Quality Assurance / Educational Measurements and Evaluation;
- Knowledge of teaching methodologies in the different knowledge fields of Assessment and Quality Assurance / Educational Measurements and Evaluation;
- Knowledge of the South African education system regarding Assessment and Quality Assurance / Educational Measurements and Evaluation;
- Knowledge of and experience of facilitation in an E-learning environment;
- Appropriate language and communication skills;
- Ability to apply knowledge and skills in teaching and supervision;
- Ability to work as an individual and in a team.
- Academic administration and participation in departmental/faculty committees.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Highly skilled in Educational Technology hardware and software;
- Experience in other subject areas in the department;
- Evidence of coordination responsibilities and membership of committees;
- Participation in Departmental Meetings;
- Evidence of involvement in community engagement programmes;
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