Senior Lect(P7)/Assoc Prof(P6)/Prof(P5): Natural Sciences

• A PhD or relevant Doctorate in Physical Science education/ Life Science education/ Natural Science education or Mathematics education or Technology Education or a cognate discipline

• At least five (5) years relevant experience, where three (3) years must have been as lecturer in Higher Education
• Demonstrate evidence of continuous research productivity in the form of publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices; evidence of external research fund raising, citations (e.g. Scopus H-index); NRF rating is recommended.
• Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio which covers: approach to teaching; contributions to curriculum development; design of learning materials; innovative pedagogy; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; evidence of scholarship of teaching and learning would be beneficial.
• Significant involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes which includes active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities; movement towards recognition in the broader subject/ discipline community; external examining/moderating at under- and postgraduate levels.

• At least eight (8) years relevant experience.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuous research output in the form of publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings; research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; contribution to scholarly books published by a recognized publishing house; citation record (e.g. Scopus h-index); evidence of research leadership in publication/grant application; NRF rating is strongly recommended; external research funds raised; national and/or international research publications.
• Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio that covers: approach to teaching; leadership contributions to curriculum development, design of learning materials, and innovative pedagogy and/or Scholarship of Teaching and Learning; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students including PhD students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching.
• Demonstrate evidence of significant involvement in discipline, departmental and/or institutional official activities and processes which includes active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities and CE as a scholarly activity; external examining/moderating of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

• At least ten (10) years relevant experience.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuous research output in the form of continual and sustained research outputs in high impact DHET-accredited journals in a mix of local and international journals; scholarly contributions to books published by recognized publishers; evidence of external research funds raised; productive research linkages and networks with leading scholars at national and international level; presentations of research papers as invited or keynote speaker at scholarly local and international conferences; must be NRF rated, have a notable citation track record (evident through an Scopus H-index commensurate to period as active research), research leadership demonstrated through authorship position on publications.
• Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio that covers: approach to teaching; leadership contributions to curriculum development, design of learning materials and innovative pedagogy; student and staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students including PhD students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; contributions to presenting teaching and learning courses; scholarly contributions to teaching and learning development; student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching.
• Demonstrate evidence of leadership and contribute positively towards the discipline, department, faculty and the institution; active involvement in professional and/or discipline societies; playing an active role in leading of academic citizenship activities in the broader community; acknowledgement and referred to as respected leader in the field by the broader scientific community; frequently evaluate articles for good journals and/or serve on editorial board for such journals; contribute to scientific and organising committees of significant conferences; external examining/moderating at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

• Involvement in societies/organisations that promote the relevant disciplines in Natural Sciences.

• Develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Utilize innovative and effective teaching methods to engage students and enhance their understanding of modules.
• Mentor and advise students in research projects and academic pursuits.

• Conduct cutting-edge research with a focus on teacher education.
• Publish research findings in reputable peer-reviewed and accredited journals.
• Evidence of securing external funding through grants and collaborations.

• Contribute to the development and enhancement.
• Integrate emerging educational technologies and pedagogical approaches into course materials.

• Collaborate with local schools, organizations, and community initiatives.
• Participate in outreach programmes.

• Stay abreast of the latest trends, research, and best practices.
• Engage in professional development activities to enhance teaching, research and supervision capabilities.

• Contribute to departmental and university service through committee participation.
• Provide leadership and support in advancing the goals of the department and institution.

Enquiries can be made via email at spurecruit@spu.ac.za

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. This position may be subjected to assessments.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.
NB! Applicants who previously applied for the position are advised to re-apply.