Job Details
- Expires 3 November 0 days left to apply
- Reference number: OPV01/287/1023
- Province: Western Cape
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: October 27th
Background to Position
Stellenbosch University
Faculty of Education
Department of Curriculum Studies
Lecturer: Life Skills in Educational Studies
Ref. OPV01/287/1023
Job Description
Duties:
- Developing, designing, delivering, evaluating courses of study in Life Skills for Drama, Music, Visual Arts and Physical Education in Foundation Phase, Intermediate Phase and PGCE programmes;
- Developing education students’ knowledge and skills in researching and teaching in Life Skills, Drama, Music, Visual Arts and Physical Education for Foundation Phase, Intermediate Phase and PGCE programmes;
- Researching and publication in Life Skills and/or Curriculum Studies;
- Performing administrative responsibilities relevant to the job level;
- Rendering appropriate services to the University and the teaching community.
Inherent Criteria
Requirements:
- A relevant master’s degree (NQF 9 level qualification);
- A proposed schedule of research publication being planned, or the potential to publish in peer-reviewed journals;
- A relevant BEd or equivalent teaching qualification, or applicable teaching experience in Life Skills;
- Thorough knowledge of current changes, policies, and practices in Drama, Music, Visual Arts and Physical Education;
- At least two years’ relevant experience in teaching at school or higher education level;
- Potential for providing supervision to postgraduate students.
Recommendations:
- A PhD or proof of registration for a relevant PhD (past proposal stage);
- Proven leadership in teaching Drama, Music, Visual Arts and Physical Education;
- Experience and/or knowledge of computer-assisted instruction;
- Published articles in peer-reviewed and indexed journals;
- Peer-reviewed papers delivered at recognised education conferences.
Application Requirement
Commencement of duties: 1 January 2024
Closing date: 3 November 2023
Enquiries regarding this post: Prof. Nhlanhla Mpofu on 021 808 2300, or at lva@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
Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of the University.
Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
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The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.
Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.
