RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be expected to fulfil the duties of a Lecturer in the Department of Early Childhood Education as described in the minimum requirements. These duties include:
Curriculum development and lecturing of modules in the programme(s) based in the Department;
Pursuing research activities such as own research, research-based publications, and the supervision of postgraduate students registered in the Department;
Developing, presenting, and co-ordinating undergraduate and postgraduate courses for pre-service and in-service teachers and other students for contact and distance programmes;
Mentoring students for practice teaching/work-integrated learning;
Using a learning management system to develop and present courses;
Presenting lectures and programmes in an E-learning environment;
Providing a significant contribution to research outputs, postgraduate teaching, and supervision.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Lecturer:
Master's degree in Early Childhood Education/Foundation Phase, or equivalent degree;
Actively working towards publications, following completion of Master's qualification;
At least one year of teaching experience in Early Childhood Education and Foundation Phase;
Evidence of academic administration experience;
Evidence of some experience in a community, Work-Integrated Learning, or service-learning project related to Education within the last 5 years.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
Lecturer:
Knowledge of the following;
South African education system and policy framework on Early Childhood Development and Foundation Phase Education.
Knowledge and experience in Foundation Phase Setswana Home Language.
Teaching methodologies in the Foundation Phase Setswana Home Language.
Appropriate language and communication skills;
Ability to apply knowledge and skills in teaching and supervision;
Ability to work as an individual and in a team.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
Lecturer:
Evidence of involvement in community engagement programmes;
Knowledge and experience of facilitation in an E-learning environment;
Experience and expertise in curriculum development for all subjects in Early Childhood Education and Foundation Phase;
Knowledge, experience, and relevant qualifications in Foundation Phase Life Skills, Human Movement Studies, Health and Safety, Language and Literacy Setswana;
Knowledge and experience in the application of indigenous knowledge systems in Early Childhood Development and Foundation Phase;
Knowledge and experience in the integration of digital technology, especially coding and robotics, in Early Childhood Development programmes and Foundation Phase education;
PhD in Early Childhood Education Foundation Phase, or equivalent degree;
Current PhD registration in Early Childhood Education/Foundation Phase or equivalent degree;
Proficiency in artificial intelligence systems and digital educational technologies;
Experience in teaching practice of work-integrated learning;
Experience in supervising postgraduate students.
CLOSING DATE: 21 July 2026