Lecturer

The University of the Western Cape (UWC)

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasingly global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context. The Faculty of Education’s vision is to advance excellence in teaching and scholarship towards a more critically informed and socially engaged citizenry. In this regard, it is creatively responding to national imperatives for education and training in the 21st century.

About the Role

The Department of Educational Studies seeks to appoint a suitable qualified full-time Lecturer to teach Educational Studies, Curriculum Studies and Practical Learning/Education Practice on the B Ed Foundation Phase Teaching Programme. The successful incumbent will be expected to contribute top research and teaching in the B Ed Foundation Phase. They will also be expected to serve on Department and Faculty Committees and participate in the Department’s community engagement and international projects.

Key Duties

• Facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Educational Studies, Curriculum Studies and Practical Learning/Education Practice
• Participate in scholarly research and publish in their area of specialisation
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision in the field of Educational Studies, linked to their area of specialisation
• Provide administrative and academic support at departmental and faculty level, as required
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment

How to Apply

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.