Lecturer History and Social Science Education

NMU; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A South African university is seeking a qualified individual to teach History and Social Science Education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The role includes supervising postgraduate students, engaging in scholarly work and assessments, and participating in community engagement activities. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in the field, with a PhD being advantageous. Experience in teaching and supervision is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience of 1-5 years in teaching History and Social Science Education at a university.
• Experience in teaching History and Social Science at a school level.
• Sound disciplinary and content knowledge in History and Social Science in Education.
• Some Post Graduate supervision experience.
• A publication track record.

Responsibilities

• Teach History and Social Science Education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Engage in assessment of School-Based Learning and Teaching.
• Publish and engage in research in the field.
• Participate in Community Engagement activities.

Skills

Facilitating learning processes

Teaching History and Social Science

Knowledge of assessment strategies

Adapting teaching for diverse students

Conducting scholarly work

Postgraduate supervision experience

Curriculum development

Proficiency in Moodle

Education

Masters Degree in History and Social Science in Education

PhD in Education focusing on History and Social Science

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 History and Social Science Education at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• To supervise postgraduate students in History and Social Science Education.
• To engage in the assessment of School-Based Learning and Teaching.
• To publish and engage in research in the fields of History and Social Science Education.
• To participate in Community Engagement activities.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate learning, teaching, and assessment processes in the Faculty.
• Engage in scholarly work with an increased focus on the Africanisation and Decolonization of History and Social Science Education.
• Participate in research collaboration that will lead to publications and conference presentations in the field of History and Social Science Education.
• Engage in postgraduate supervision in History and Social Science Education.
• Participate in Faculty administration.
• Participate in community engagement projects.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to facilitate learning processes in History and Social Science Education.
• Ability to facilitate the teaching of History and Social Science at the undergraduate level.
• A sound knowledge of teaching & assessment strategies within the digital space as it relates to History and Social Science Education.
• Ability to adapt the teaching of History and Social Science Education to a diverse group of students.
• Ability to conduct scholarly work with an increased focus on the Africanization and Decolonization of History and Social Science within the context of education.
• Experience in the supervision of postgraduate students will be an added advantage.
• Facilitate and engage in curriculum development processes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Ability to teach History and Social Science methodologies at an undergraduate level.
• Ability to work in Moodle.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Masters Degree in History and Social Science in Education or equivalent.
• A PhD in Education focusing on History and Social Science will be an added advantage.
• Experience (1-5 years) in the teaching of History and Social Science Education at a university.
• Experience in the teaching History and Social Science at a school level.
• A sound disciplinary and content knowledge in History and Social Science in Education.
• Some Post Graduate supervision experience will be an added advantage.
• A publication track record will be an added advantage