Senior Lecturer/ LecturerDepartment of Primary and Early Childhood Education(two posts; one post at the level of Senior Lecturer and one at the level of Lecturer)Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.The Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.Main ObjectivesAll academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), community engagement, and professional involvement in their field beyond the university, recognizing differences in executing these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties. Academics are also expected to assume administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty, and/or University level.In addition, a Professor and Associate Professor are to provide academic leadership in the following areas: teaching and learning, research, professional involvement in the field, and community engagement, as well as to contribute towards the institution's governance. This leadership contribution of the Professor should be evidenced at the departmental, Faculty and institutional levels.The RequirementsSenior Lecturer:A PhD in Education with research and at least three years of primary school teaching and/or primary teacher education experience.Considerable teaching experience and research in one of the following: Mathematics Education, Life Skills Education, or Language Education (IsiXhosa).Teaching experience in one of the following areas: Education Studies, Psychology in Education, Sociology in Education, Philosophy in Education, Curriculum, and Pedagogy would be an advantage.Research and experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Education would be advantageous.Research supervision of at least Masters degrees.Emerging national research profile in the field of primary education.Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership rolesLecturer:A Master of Education with at least three years of primary school teaching experience. Progress toward a PhD would be an advantage.Teaching experience in one of the following: Mathematics Education, Life Skills Education, or Language Education (IsiXhosa).Tutoring and facilitation experience in a Higher Education Institution or other teacher education institution would be an advantage.An interest in teaching in one of the following areas: Education Studies, Psychology in Education, Sociology in Education, Philosophy in Education, Curriculum, and Pedagogy.Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).Application ProcessProspective candidates must read the following for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted:Job Profile The following documents are required:A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications, which should include the following: -Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation, and contact information, which should be at least their contact number and email address.A strong and succinct motivation that tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.Please note that no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.Any questions or inquiries regarding the submission of an application can be submitted to ****** Process (provisional date, subject to change):Short-listing meeting scheduled for the10 July 2024.The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.Remuneration per annum:Senior Lecturer (SL)Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R742, 411.00Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R958, 719.00Lecturer (L)Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R600, 141.00Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R782, 346.00All applications will be treated in strict confidence.This post is advertised as permanent, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three-years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service. The implementation of the vaccine mandate has been held in abeyance from 01 January 2023. Should the COVID-19 situation change in a way that the number of cases of COVID-19 pose a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated and all staff would be required to be fully vaccinated.Closing Date: 28 June 2024If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other to achieve our vision and mission.These values are:Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion
