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Lecturer: Setswana Language Education and Literacies in Education

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
Location
Pretoria, (ZA)
Closing date
15 Dec 2019

Job Details

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES EDUCATION

LECTURER: SETSWANA LANGUAGE EDUCATION AND LITERACIES IN EDUCATION

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

  • Offering Education programmes in the BEd undergraduate, PGCE and Honours programmes focusing on, but not limited to, Setswana Language Education and Literacies in Education;
  • Providing postgraduate supervision;
  • Assisting with assessment of teaching practice;
  • Conducting research in the language and literacy focus areas of the Department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Master’s degree in Setswana or a clearly related field;
  • Three years’ teaching experience in a Setswana Language at school level and/or higher education level;
  • Evidence of development of modules or programmes in Setswana Language Education;
  • Formative and summative assessment experience;
  • Registration with SACE.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

  • Ability to engage in teaching and learning at a higher education level;
  • Appropriate language and communication skills;
  • Thorough understanding of the CAPS and how it is implemented in Education;
  • A thorough understanding of Setswana Language Education;
  • Ability to initiate and supervise research at postgraduate level;
  • Ability to work in a community of scholars;
  • Computer literacy;
  • Value-based and value-driven person with the ability to set a professional example to students.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

  • PhD in Setswana or a clearly related field;
  • Experience in teaching practice assessment or mentoring;
  • Experience in teaching Setswana at a third-year undergraduate level and as language methodology endorsement in professional teacher education qualification;
  • Evidence of research activeness over the past two years, particularly in terms of research outputs;
  • Ability to co-ordinate or manage programme delivery.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

 

In applying for this post, please attach:

  • A comprehensive CV;
  • Certified copies of qualifications;
  • Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
  • Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
  • Self-evaluation;
  • SACE registration certificate.

CLOSING DATE: 15 December 2019

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES:  

Ms Mandy Moropa, Tel: (012) 420 2966 for application-related enquiries, and Prof Johan Wassermann, Tel: (012) 420 4447 for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 March 2020, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.

 

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About the University of Pretoria

UP is a leading research university in South Africa and one of the largest in the country.

The University has seven campuses as well as a number of other sites of operation, such as the Pretoria Academic Hospital. Central administration is located at the Hatfield Campus.

The University of Pretoria offers more than 1 800 academic programmes in two of the official languages, namely Afrikaans and English. (Some programmes and modules are offered only in English.)

In 1996, the University of Pretoria became the university with the highest research output in South Africa and we have maintained this status.

The University of Pretoria celebrated its Centenary in 2008.

The academic programmes of the University are offered in nine faculties, as well as a business school. The faculties comprise a total of 140 departments and 85 centres, institutes and bureaus. UP is at the forefront of tertiary education in the country and collaborates with world-class partners to ensure continued excellence in learning and teaching.

Faculties:

  • Economic and Management Sciences
  • Education
  • Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
  • Health Sciences
  • Humanities
  • Law
  • Natural and Agricultural Sciences
  • Theology
  • Veterinary Science

Business School:

  • Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) 
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Telephone
+(27)124203111
Location
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HATFIELD
0028
ZA

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