Professor:Curriculum Studies Education

Nelson Mandela University; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mandela University in South Africa seeks an emerging leader in curriculum studies to enhance and promote research within the faculty. The role includes teaching, supervision of postgraduate students, and contribution to curriculum design and community engagement.

The appointee will publish research nationally and internationally, mentor junior researchers, and participate in faculty management to revitalise Humanities and Social Sciences.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Education and established record of postgraduate supervision.
• Strong track record of publications in curriculum studies (nationally and internationally).
• Three to seven years of relevant work experience as a professor/associate professor; NRF rating would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the teaching, learning and assessment of a diverse group of undergraduate and postgraduate students in curriculum studies.
• 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 revitalisation of 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.

Skills

Curriculum studies

Postgraduate supervision

Research leadership

Teaching & assessment

Moodle LMS

Academic leadership

Community engagement

Education

Doctoral degree in Education

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