RESPONSIBILITIES: 

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

• M Ed in Early Childhood Education / Foundation Phase/ Learner Support, or equivalent degree; 
• Undergraduate qualifications in Foundation Phase Sepedi Home Language Literacy Studies, or the equivalent
• One to three years of teaching experience in Early Childhood Education and/or Foundation Phase; 
• Teaching experience and qualification in Foundation Phase Sepedi Home Language Literacy Studies or equivalent
• Evidence of some research experience 
• Evidence of some experience in community projects. 
• Evidence of some admin or managerial skills or leadership and commitment to ongoing professional development,

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES: 

• Evidence of involvement in community engagement programmes; 
• Knowledge and experience of facilitation in an E-learning environment;
• Experience and expertise in curriculum development for all subjects in Early Childhood Education and Foundation Phase; 
• Knowledge and experience in the application of Indigenous knowledge systems in Early Childhood Development and Foundation Phase; 
• Knowledge and experience in integration of digital technology, especially coding and robotics, in Early Childhood Development programmes and Foundation Phase education; 
• PhD in Early Childhood Education Foundation Phase, or current PhD registration in Early Childhood Education/Foundation Phase or equivalent degree;
• Experience of Teaching Practice or Work-Integrated Learning;
• Knowledge and experience of facilitation in an E-learning environment
• Knowledge of South African Education System and Policy Framework on Early Education
• Experience in the supervision of postgraduate students.