Vacancy Details
Employer: Sol Plaatje University
Minimum Requirement
Lecturer P8
- Master’s degree in History.
- At least two (2) years relevant experience or industry experience
- Demonstrate evidence in the form of publications in accredited journals, etc., and or peer-reviewed conference proceedings that contain substantially complete papers that have the potential to be submitted for publication, Evidence of teaching History.
- Evidence of honours degree supervision.
- Demonstrate a willingness to develop teaching capacity; be able to reflect on a personal teaching and learning philosophy.
- Involved in discipline or departmental official activities and processes which include active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities
- Show evidence of registration for a doctorate/PhD.
- Evidence of competence in the administration of course/subject at the departmental level.
- PhD in History.
- At least five years of relevant experience, where 3 years must have been 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. - 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.
- 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 other HEIs at UG and/or PG levels
- Preferably a candidate with a PhD.
- Experience in teaching History online/blended teaching.
- Hold an NRF rating or demonstrate potential for obtaining and NRF Rating within the next five (5) Years.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching:
- 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. - Provide evidence of teaching modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as evidence of postgraduate supervision.
- Contributions to curriculum development.
- Design of learning materials.
- Innovative pedagogy.
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience in implementing quality assurance requirements.
- Evidence of national and/or international collaboration within the specific fraternity.
- Student and junior staff mentoring.
- Formal participation in teaching and learning development courses.
- Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Demonstrate the ability to teach across subjects.
- 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.
- Highlight evidence of managing a research program.
- Evidence of external research fundraising.
- Proof of citations ( e.g. Scopus H-index); Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
- NRF rating is recommended OR demonstrate potential for obtaining and NRF rating within the next five 5 years.
- Significant involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes.
- Active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education.
- Movement towards recognition in the broader subject/ discipline community.
- External examining/ moderating at other higher education institutions at UG and/or PG levels.
- Contribute to curriculum development and participate in curriculum review to ensure alignment with sector /discipline norms and requirements.
- Identify, report, and support student at risk timeously.
- Develop intervention strategies.
- Keep attendance registers.
- Record student results.
- Assist with registration of students.
- Invigilate test and examinations.
- Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning community engagement research, SHE and academic administration functions.
- Participate in departmental School /Faculty committees.
- Contribute to quality assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
- Implement appropriate interventions.
- Keep abreast of development within own field of study.
- Register as member of professional bodies.
- Attend conferences, seminars and workshops.
- Present research papers at conferences.
Monitoring, Evaluations, and reporting
- Develop relevant reports as and when required.
- Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.
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.
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