Lecturer / Senior Lecturer

The successful candidate must meet the following criteria to be appointed:

Lecturer Level

Academic Qualifications:

• PhD with a focus on one of the following key areas:
• Foundation Phase Literacy
• Additional Language Teaching
• Childhood Studies

Subject Matter Expertise:

• In-depth understanding of theories of Foundation Phase Literacy and Additional Language Curriculum and Pedagogy, and Childhood Studies.
• Knowledge of recent trends and developments in initial teacher education.

Curriculum Development:

• Ability to contribute to curriculum innovation and design in Foundation Phase Literacy, Additional Languages and Childhood Studies.

Teaching Capabilities:

• Experience in employing various delivery modes to ensure high-quality teaching, learning practices and student experiences.
• Experience in translanguaging pedagogy and the ability to use translanguaging strategies to support multilingual learners in the classroom.
• Proficiency in digital literacy and seamless integration of technology in teaching and research activities.

Relevant Experience:

• 5 years teaching experience in Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood learning contexts.
• Competence in teaching in isiZulu and/or Sesotho would be an added advantage.
• Experience in teaching in Higher Education (advantageous).
• Mentoring/supervision of undergraduate students on Teaching Experience/Work Integrated Learning.
• Demonstrated research capability or potential.
• Capacity to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• The ability to work in a team.

Senior Lecturer

Academic Qualifications:

• PhD with a focus on one of the following key areas:
• Foundation Phase Literacy
• Additional Language Teaching
• Childhood Studies.

Subject Matter Expertise:

• In-depth understanding of theories of Foundation Phase Literacy, Additional Language Curriculum and Pedagogy, and Childhood Studies.
• Knowledge of recent trends and developments in initial teacher education.

Curriculum Development:

• Demonstrate ability to lead curriculum innovation, design, and implementation of courses in Foundation Phase Literacy and Childhood Studies.

Teaching Capabilities:

• Experience in employing various delivery modes to ensure high-quality teaching, learning practices and student experiences.
• Proficiency in digital literacy and seamless integration of technology in teaching and research activities.
• Experience in translanguaging pedagogy and the ability to use translanguaging strategies to support multilingual learners in the classroom.

Relevant Experience:

• 5 years teaching experience in Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood learning contexts.
• 3 years’ experience in teaching in Higher Education.
• Supervision of undergraduate student placements on Teaching Experience/Work Integrated Learning.
• An established independent research profile and publication record in Foundation Phase Literacy, Additional Language Teaching and/or Childhood Studies.
• A sustained record of undergraduate and postgraduate supervision in Foundation Phase Literacy, Additional Language Teaching and/or Childhood Studies.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Competence in teaching in isiZulu and/or Sesotho would be an added advantage.

Enquiries:

ONLY: Foundation Studies: Dr Colwyn Martin, 011 717 3289 or colwyn.martin@wits.ac.za

Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications and relevant experience.

How To Apply:

To apply, submit a letter of motivation - clearly indicating which position you are applying for, detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses).

Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/

External applicants are invited to apply, by registering a profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the under-represented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University.

Closing Date:

11th January 2025

NB: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please note that only applications via the website will be considered for shortlisting.

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