Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (Teacher Development Studies/Educational Studies)

Listing reference: ukzn_000565
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 29 May 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Durban
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The School of Education seeks to employ a dedicated individual who will coordinate and teach various modules at the postgraduate level in the field of Teacher Development Studies. The incumbent may also be required to teach foundational modules in Education Studies Cluster at the undergraduate level. She/he will also conduct research and provide student supervision at the postgraduate level.
Job description

  • This position requires an academic willing to undertake further studies and research to contribute to the development of the Discipline.
  • A successful candidate will also engage in curriculum development and assess undergraduate teaching practice.

Minimum requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR LECTURER

  • A Doctoral degree in Teacher Development Studies. 
  • A recognised qualification to teach in South African schools/higher education institutions.
  • Evidence of academic leadership (e.g. Module co-ordination, supervision co-ordination, discipline leader)
  • Evidence of successful grantpersonship.
  • Teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
  • A growing record of research publications.
  • Evidence of postgraduate supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: LECTURER

  • A Doctoral degree in Teacher Development Studies OR Master’s degree in Teacher Development Studies, with evidence of submission of PhD for examination
  • A recognised qualification to teach in South African schools/higher education institutions.
  • Evidence of academic leadership (e.g. Module co-ordination, supervision co-ordination, discipline leader)
  • Teaching experience at undergraduate or postgraduate levels
  • Evidence of postgraduate supervision.

This appointment will be made in line with the University Guidelines/benchmarks which are available on the University Vacancies website on http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Academic-Process-Proc-Guides.aspx

All applicants are required to apply online on Career Portal, https://ukzn.ci.hr/applicant/index.php

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