Senior Lecturer: Curriculum Studies/ Educational Studies
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
The School of Education is well established with a strong research profile and has a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The incumbent will coordinate and teach various modules at the postgraduate level in the Curriculum Studies field. The incumbent may also be required to teach foundational modules in Education Studies at the undergraduate level. S/he will also conduct research and provide student supervision at the postgraduate level. 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.
The incumbent will report to Academic Leader : Education Studies
Minimum requirements
- PhD degree in Curriculum Studies/Educational Studies or related discipline
- Three (3) years working experience in either Teaching, Lecturing, Research or Industry (in the related field or discipline).
- Evidence of current and sustained research publication record in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level
- A track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and/or PhD level appropriate for the level
- Demonstrated ability to apply for research grants, either as the Principal Investigator or as a member of a team
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
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
- Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview.
- Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements.
- The University is committed to Employment Equity.
- The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy.
- Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful
- Please familiarise yourself with the University’s Section 18 Notice regarding the processing of your Personal Information.
