Professor:Curriculum Studies Education

Nelson Mandela University; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mandela University seeks an emerging leader in curriculum studies to promote and advance research within the faculty. The successful candidate will teach, assess, and supervise diverse undergraduate and postgraduate students while contributing to a vibrant research culture.

Responsibilities include conducting and publishing research, leading community engagement on curriculum topics, and participating in curriculum design and faculty administration to support ongoing revitalisation of

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Education required.
• Emerging leader with national/international recognition in curriculum studies.
• Strong track record of publications (≥15 articles in accredited journals).
• Experience in postgraduate supervision and leadership in academic settings.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and promote research in curriculum studies within the faculty.
• Facilitate teaching, learning, and assessment for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Supervise and guide postgraduate student research.
• Publish research findings nationally and internationally.
• Lead community engagement activities related to curriculum studies.
• Contribute to curriculum development and faculty administration.

Skills

Curriculum studies expertise

Research leadership

Postgraduate supervision

Teaching & assessment

Moodle LMS proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Education

Tools

Moodle LMS

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 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.
• 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.
• Maintain an active research profile and be recognized nationally and internationally for their work on curriculum studies.
• Participate in faculty activities and assume administrative responsibilities.
• Contribute to the building of a research culture in the faculty.
• Mentor and support junior researchers in the faculty.
• Play a role in the development of the Postgraduate Studies department.
• To initiate and lead community engagement activities that focus on curriculum studies.
• Lead curriculum design and development activities in the faculty.

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 supervise the research of postgraduate students.
• Conduct research independently and collaborate with curriculum studies scholars.
• Publish nationally and internationally on contemporary issues related to curriculum studies.
• Initiate and promote cross-, multi- and trans-disciplinarity and contribute to the ongoing revitalisation of the Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Initiate and lead community engagement projects focused on curriculum issues.
• Play a role in faculty management, including curriculum development and administration activities as required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• To have a sound knowledge 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.
• Have the ability to guide programme development that is underpinned by curriculum principles.
• To be able to proficiently navigate and utilise the Moodle Learning Management Systems (LMS) to facilitate effective online teaching and learning experiences.
• Ability to promote and supervise the research at the postgraduate level.
• To maintain an active research profile and 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.
• Must have at least 5 - 10 years of teaching experience at a higher education institution.

REQUIREMENTS

• Should be an emerging leader in the field of curriculum studies at both national and international levels.
• A doctoral degree in Education.
• An established record of postgraduate supervision.
• A strong and consistent record of publications in the fields of curriculum studies. (At least 15 articles in accredited journals).
• Evidence of academic and administrative leadership.
• Strong track record of socially responsive scholarship, community engagement and public or professional service.
• 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.
• Three to seven years of relevant work experience as a professor/associate professor
• An NRF rating would be an added advantage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc.

• Letter of Motivation, systematically indicating how you meet the above requirements
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) including the names of three referees and their email addresses
• Certified transcripts of your academic results