Lecturer: Setswana (Department of Early Childhood Education) – Faculty of Education

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be expected to fulfil the duties of a Lecturer in the Department of Early Childhood Education as described in the minimum requirements.

These duties include:

• Curriculum development and lecturing of modules in the programme(s) based in the Department;
• Pursuing research activities such as own research, research-based publications, and the supervision of postgraduate students registered in the Department;
• Developing, presenting, and co-ordinating undergraduate and postgraduate courses for pre-service and in-service teachers and other students for contact and distance programmes;
• Mentoring students for practice teaching/work-integrated learning;
• Using a learning management system to develop and present courses;
• Presenting lectures and programmes in an E-learning environment;
• Providing a significant contribution to research outputs, postgraduate teaching, and supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Studies, African Languages, or equivalent degree;
• Current active involvement in research;
• At least one year of teaching experience in Basic Education or Higher Education;
• Evidence of academic administration experience.
• Evidence of some experience in a community, Work-Integrated Learning, or service-learning project related to Education within the last 5 years.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge of the following;

• South African education system and policy framework on Basic Education;
• Knowledge and experience in teaching Setswana Home Language.
• Teaching methodologies in Setswana Home Language.
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills in teaching and supervision;
• Ability to work as an individual and in a team.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Evidence of involvement in community engagement programmes;
• Knowledge and experience of facilitation in an E-learning environment;
• Experience and expertise in curriculum development for all subjects in Basic Education;
• Knowledge and experience in the application of indigenous knowledge systems in Basic Education;
• Knowledge and experience in the integration of digital technology, especially coding and robotics, in Basic Education;
• PhD in Early Childhood Education in Basic Education, or equivalent degree;
• Current PhD registration in Basic Education Studies or equivalent degree;
• Proficiency in artificial intelligence systems and digital educational technologies;
• Experience in teaching practice of work-integrated learning;
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students.