Professor Critical Education and Humanising Pedagogy Education

NMU; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a senior academic to lead research and curriculum development in curriculum studies. The successful candidate will support undergraduate and postgraduate education, supervise research, and engage in community-focused projects. The role requires a doctoral degree, significant teaching experience, and a proven record of publication. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative curriculum solutions and shape educational practices.

Qualifications

• Recognized as a leader in curriculum studies at national and international levels.
• Established record of postgraduate supervision.
• Minimum of 20 articles published in accredited journals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct curriculum studies research independently and collaboratively.
• Facilitate teaching and assessment for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Engage in community projects focused on curriculum issues.

Skills

Curriculum studies expertise

Teaching facilitation

Postgraduate supervision

Research publication

Effective communication

Education

Doctoral degree in Education focusing on curriculum studies

Job description

Overview

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 the job

• To lead, enhance and promote research in the faculty in the field of curriculum studies.
• Facilitate the teaching, learning and assessment of diverse undergraduate and postgraduate students in curriculum studies.
• Supervise and guide the research of postgraduate students in the field of curriculum studies.
• Conduct, publish and promote research in the field of curriculum studies and education theory.
• Maintain an active research profile with national and international recognition in the field of curriculum studies.
• Participate in faculty activities and assume administration responsibilities.
• Mentor and support emerging researchers in the faculty.
• Contribute to the strengthening of the Postgraduate Studies department.
• Initiate and lead community engagement activities that focus on curriculum studies.
• Lead curriculum design and development activities in the faculty.
• Lead and develop Africanising and Decolonising curriculum development initiatives and research activities in the Faculty.
• Engage in the assessment of School-Based Learning and Teaching.

Key performance areas

• Facilitate the teaching, learning and assessment of a diverse group of undergraduate and postgraduate students on issues of curriculum studies.
• Promote, guide and engage in postgraduate supervision.
• Lead and conduct research independently and collaboratively in the area of curriculum studies.
• Publish nationally and internationally on contemporary issues related to curriculum studies.
• Initiate and lead community engagement projects focused on curriculum issues.
• Play a role in faculty management including curriculum development and administrative activities as required.

Core competencies

• Have a sound knowledge of and extensive expertise in curriculum studies.
• Ability to facilitate teaching, learning and assessment activities for a diverse group of undergraduate and postgraduate students in curriculum studies.
• Ability to lead and guide programme development that is underpinned by curriculum principles.
• Be able to proficiently navigate and utilise the Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) to facilitate effective online teaching and learning experiences.
• Ability to lead, promote and supervise postgraduate research.
• To maintain an active research profile through publications and conference presentations that will allow them to be recognised nationally and internationally.
• The ability to mentor and support younger faculty staff members.
• To have effective communication skills (verbal and written), good facilitation, training and presentation skills.

Requirements

• Should be recognised as a leader in the field of curriculum studies at both national and international levels.
• A doctoral degree in Education – focusing on curriculum studies.
• An established record of postgraduate supervision.
• A strong and consistent record of publications in the field of curriculum studies (a minimum of 20 articles in accredited journals).
• Must have at least 8 - 15 years of teaching experience at a higher education institution.
• Evidence of academic and administrative leadership.
• Strong track record of socially responsive scholarship, community engagement and public or professional service.
• Curriculum scholarship anchored in approaches that seek to find critical, relevant, and innovative solutions to challenges that will benefit society to create a socially just world.
• Five to eight years of relevant academic work experience as a full professor.
• An NRF rating would be an added advantage.