Lecturer/Associate Lecturer Foundation Phase Mathematics Education

NMU; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in South Africa is seeking a qualified educator to teach Method of Mathematics and Theories of Education at the Foundation Phase. The ideal candidate must possess an Honours or Masters degree and at least three years of teaching experience. Responsibilities include facilitating learning, participating in curriculum development, conducting research, and supervising postgraduate students. Proficiency in isiXhosa is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience teaching Foundation Phase Mathematics.
• Sound knowledge in Mathematics and Education Theories.
• Ability to teach in isiXhosa and English.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and teaching in the faculty.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Conduct and promote research.
• Mentor and evaluate students during SBL.
• Supervise postgraduate students.

Skills

Facilitation of teaching, learning and assessment

Teaching Method of Mathematics in English and isiXhosa

Knowledge of teaching strategies for Foundation Phase Mathematics

Curriculum development

Supervising postgraduate students

Education

Honours or Masters (M Ed or MA in Mathematics)

Undergraduate Foundation Phase qualification

Tools

Moodle or similar learning platforms

Job description

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

Core Purpose of Job

• To teach Method of Mathematics at the Foundation Phase
• To teach Theories of Education at undergraduate level
• To contribute to faculty administration as required

Key Performance Areas

• Facilitate the learning and teaching processes in the faculty
• Participate in curriculum development at undergraduate level
• Participate in faculty administration
• Conduct, publish and promote research
• Mentor and evaluate students during SBL
• Postgraduate supervision

Core Competencies

• Facilitation of teaching, learning and assessment
• Teaching Method of Mathematics to Foundation Phase students
• Teaching Theories of Education to undergraduate students
• Have a sound knowledge of teaching, learning and assessment strategies
• Ability to teach the Method of FP Mathematics in English and isiXhosa
• Teaching Theories of Education to diverse cohort of undergraduate students
• Ability to develop teaching resources for the Method of FP Mathematics
• Should be able to develop curriculum
• Conducting scholarly work with an increasing focus on Africanization and Decolonization of the curriculum in the Foundation Phase
• Be able to supervise postgraduate students

Requirements

• A relevant Honours or Masters (M Ed degree or MA in Mathematics), and undergraduate Foundation Phase qualification
• A minimum of three-years’ experience of teaching Foundation Phase Mathematics in a school
• Sound disciplinary and content knowledge in Mathematics, specialising in Foundation Phase Mathematics
• Sound disciplinary and content knowledge in Education Theories and Philosophies
• Sound knowledge of various techniques for teaching Foundation Phase Mathematics in isiXhosa
• Should be able to teach Foundation Phase Mathematics in isiXhosa and English
• Experience with Moodle, or similar learning platforms, will be an advantage