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

•   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