Professor / Associate Professor: Educational Leadership and Management Faculty of Education

Job Details

• Expires 31 October 0 days left to apply

• Reference number: OPV02/280/0923
• Province: Western Cape
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
• Posted: October 27th

Background to Position

Department of Education Policy Studies

Professor / Associate Professor: Educational Leadership and Management

Ref. OPV02/280/0923

The Department of Education Policy Studies is a research-intensive department. Its activities are informed by the following strategic orientations:

A strong alignment between the Department's research agenda, teaching and service priorities and Stellenbosch University's vision and strategic objectives;

• Emphasis on integrating research, teaching and service;
• Epistemology and knowledge construction as central concerns;
• A strong culture of debate and critical deliberation;
• Active promotion of diversity among staff and students;
• Strong national and international networks;
• Research focus areas of intellectual relevance in the fields of education, development, democracy and leadership.

Job Description

Duties:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including the development of theoretical frameworks, content and assessment strategies;
• Research and publications; 
• Student supervision and co-supervision;
• Evaluation of teaching practice.

Inherent Criteria

Recommendations:

• NRF rating; 
• Experience and knowledge of contemporary debates in education and policy studies in South Africa;
• Evidence of trans-disciplinary collaborations;
• Evidence of international networking.

Application Requirement

Commencement of duties:  1 January 2024

Closing date:   31 October 2023

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Nuraan Davids on 021 808 2877, or at nur@sun.ac.za

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753, or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

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About Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. ​The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.