Professor/Associate Professor: Science Education (Specialization in Chemistry Education): Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Re-advertisement) - (7161)
Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn.Job TitleProfessor/Associate Professor: Science Education (Specialization in Chemistry Education): Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Re-advertisement)FacultyEducationDepartmentCape Peninsula University of Technology -> Education -> Senior Phase and Further Education & Train -FetCampus/ LocationMowbray Campus - Mowbray, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)
Job TypePermanentOccupational FunctionNumber of Positions1Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)To be confirmedAdvert Closing Date7/4/2024Job PurposeTo teach undergraduate Chemistry and Chemistry Curriculum StudiesLead the science cluster in the SPFET department and the Faculty of Education in general,Conduct research and mentor others.Contribute to the faculty goals in teaching, research, community engagement/administration, and Teaching Practice.This post has been created for the purpose of raising the standard of scholarship in the field of Science Education in the Faculty.The purpose of the post is to provide academic leadership to build capacity by initiating relevant research projects, strengthening research capacity, providing mentorship to novice researchers (staff members) and supervising postgraduate students up to doctoral level.The appointee will contribute to the spectrum of academic functions including teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising students on teaching practice, curriculum development, academic administration and conducting research in the subject area of Science Education.The focus of this appointment is to strengthen postgraduate research capacity across the faculty therefore the incumbent will engage with researchers in all departments to seek opportunities for multidisciplinary projects.Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: PROFESSOR:A Doctoral degree in Chemistry Education or Science Education with specialization in ChemistryChemistry or Chemistry Education as a major subject at Bachelor's levelA relevant teaching qualificationAt least ten (10) years' relevant experience in teaching in higher education of which three (3) years must be at Senior Lecturer level comprising of relevant academic management experience.Recipient of research awards and grantsDemonstrable track record of publications in accredited and peer-reviewed journals over the last 5 years (nationally and internationally)Post-graduate students supervised to completion relevant to the Education field (preferably in the field SP FET)Experience in supervision of students on teaching practice.NRF rated.Adequate knowledge of South African CAPS requirements.Experience as an external examiner/moderator at masters' and doctoral levels.Experience in curriculum developmentKnowledge of the HEQSF processesProven evidence of academic and research leadership qualities/high stature in the field nationally and/or internationallyRecommendations: ProfessorPrevious experience in a similar position or at an equivalent levelMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:A Doctoral degree in Chemistry Education or Science Education with specialization in ChemistryChemistry or Chemistry Education as a major subject at Bachelor's levelA relevant teaching qualificationAt least (6) six years' relevant experience in teaching in higher education of which three (3) years must be at Senior Lecturer level comprising of relevant academic management experience.Recipient of research awards and grantsDemonstrable track record of publications in accredited and peer-reviewed journals over the last 5 years (nationally and internationally)Post-graduate students supervised to completion relevant to the Education field (preferably in the field of SP FET)Experience in supervision of students on teaching practiceAdequate knowledge of South African CAPS requirements.Experience as an external examiner/moderator at masters' and doctoral levels.Experience in curriculum developmentKnowledge of the HEQSF processesProven evidence of academic and research leadership qualities/high stature in the field nationally and/or internationallyRecommendations: Associate ProfessorPrevious experience in a similar position or at an equivalent levelNRF ratedKey Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Coordinate and lecturer at undergraduate and postgraduate in Chemistry/Science Education and/or related fieldsOversee and contribute to capacity development in the department/facultyLeading, conducting and promoting research in the respective department/facultyProvide appropriate academic and administrative leadershipAssessment and academic developmentAcademic administrationCurriculum and programme developmentParticipate in Quality Assurance activities in the department/facultyResearchSupervision of students on teaching practiceCommunity engagement and involvement in extracurricular activitiesCoaching and mentoring of othersDevelop and maintain linkages with other institutions and communities of practiceEngagement and building partnerships (Networking with schools and other partners)Knowledge and experience of the hybrid models of teaching and learning (face-to-face and online learning)Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department..Excellent teaching skillsExcellent organizational and planning skillsGood presentation skills using different technologies and software teaching Chemistry and Science ScienceSound administrative and technical skillsAcademic management skillsAcademic leadership skillsCoaching and mentoring of staff and studentsAdaptability and teamworkStrong learner focusKnowledge of education policies nationally (including CAPS)Ability to work in a teamGeneral Information
Closing Date:
07 April 2023For enquires and assistance with your online application , please contact Mr Odwa Siza, (Human Capital Department) on (021) 959 6738 or 0812484251.NB: Internal applicants interested in higher level academic positions are encouraged to apply for Ad Hominem promotion if they are eligible. To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications will be assessed against the University's Ad Hominem Promotions criteria for the respective level(s) applied for and must satisfy the criteria to be considered. In instances where a post is advertised across two levels or more (e.g., Senior lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Professor), preference will be given to applicants who meet the requirements at a higher level. Applicants must specify the level at which their application(s) should be considered. The University reserves the right to appoint at a lower level.Please ensure that your on-line CV highlights and includes the following information :1. All your completed qualifications and the abstract of your undergraduate qualification2. Details of your Teaching qualification.3. Abstract of your Doctoral degree.4. Subjects you have taught and at which level.5. Details regarding your research output/publication record/post graduate supervision/grants and awards and other scholarly achievements.6. Details of your Permanent Residency ( where applicable) .NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.Copyright, Cape Peninsula University of Technology.We are a university in Cape Town, South Africa
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