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Senior Lecturer / Lecturer - Eastern CapeFull job descriptionSenior 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 or two posts at the level of Senior 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. The Department needs capacity to teach both Mathematics and Life Skills Education and fill critical teaching roles in our Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase) courses. Applicants will be selected based on their collective capacity to fill the department's needs.The DepartmentThe Rhodes University Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education (PECE) comprises staff and students committed to educational and socio-economic redress and transformation within the challenging post-colonial context of South Africa and our continent. Integral to these ideals is our commitment to supporting multilingualism, literacy and numeracy, interdisciplinarity, extensive subject knowledge inclusive of Indigenous and other situated knowledge, creative and innovative classroom pedagogies (such as play-based and experiential learning), and critical assessment practices. We strive to develop competent, creative, and reflexive Foundation Phase teachers who understand and can adapt their teaching for different learning contexts. Our expanding programs in leadership and management, creative arts, mathematics education, multilingualism, STEAM Education, and Education for Sustainable Development lead and contribute to international research programs and attract high-quality researchers from around Africa. These researchers explore enabling teaching and learning processes and practice engaged research, in which they develop scholarly solutions for contextually relevant education challenges and address local and global sustainability education needs. Our postgraduate scholars are supported by a long-standing series of research design courses, doctoral weeks, and research schools.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 asto contribute towards the institution's governance. This professor's leadership contribution should be evidenced at the departmental, faculty, and institutional levels.The RequirementsSenior Lecturer:A PhD in Education and at least three years of primary school teaching with some experience in primary teacher education.Considerable teaching experience and research in one of the following: Mathematics Education and/or Life Skills Education.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 in primary school 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 and/or Life Skills Education.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 profileFurther ParticularsThe 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 hrrecruitment@ru.ac.Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):Short-listing meeting will be confirmedThe 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: 7 October 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

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