Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future”.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Department of Education and Curriculum is one of five departments at UJ’s Faculty of Education. It is a dynamic and innovative department offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the following fields:
• B.Ed
• PGCE
• Curriculum Studies
• Languages, Literacy and Literature
The department seeks to appoint a suitable candidate at either Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor level to contribute to the initial teacher education programmes (B.Ed. and PGCE), post-graduate teaching and supervision and research in the Sociology of Education and Curriculum Theory.
Applications are invited for the academic post of Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Sociology of Education and Curriculum Theory. We seek an individual with excellent academic credentials in teaching and research in these fields.
Responsibilities:
- Teaching Sociology of Education and Curriculum Theory at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Supervising student research at the postgraduate level
- Involvement in teaching (contact and blended) at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Administration related to teaching and research
- Involvement in national and international research projects
- Procurement of funding for research
- Involvement in core activities of the department, such as academic administration, research, short-course development, evaluation of students during WIL and community service projects
Desired Experience & Qualification
- An appropriate PhD/ D. Ed Degree in Education focusing on the Sociology of Education and/ or Curriculum Theory
- A track record of exemplary teaching abilities
- Experience in teaching large classes at the tertiary level
- Experience teaching Sociology of Education and Curriculum Theory at the tertiary level
- Accredited research output in Education
- Supervision of students at the post-graduate level
- A research footprint (presenting at local conferences/research forums)
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Excellent written and verbal English communications skills
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues
- Evidence of a well-developed scholarship of teaching and learning
- Adept at teaching and development of materials for online education
Recommendations:
- Teaching experience in Sociology of Education and Curriculum Theory at a tertiary level
- Experience in teaching quantitative research methodology
- A defined research trajectory that has resulted in good-quality peer-reviewed publications
- Successful supervision of Masters and PhD students.
Enquiries:
Enquiries regarding job content: Prof Nazreen Dasoo(Head of Department) at Tel. (011) 559 2045
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Mrs Glaudina Croukamp (HCM Business Partner) at Tel. (011) 559 3467
