Description:
Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.
CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
To enhance and promote research in the faculty under the themes critical education and humanising pedagogy through:
Facilitating the teaching, learning and assessment of diverse undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Supervising and guiding the research of postgraduate students at Honours, Masters and Doctoral level.
Conduct, publish and promote research in the field of critical education and humanising pedagogy,
Maintain an active research profile and are known nationally and internationally for their work on critical education and humanising pedagogy.
Participate in faculty activities and assume administration responsibilities as required.
Contribute to the building of a research culture in the faculty.
Mentor and support junior researchers in the faculty.
To play a leading role in the development of the Post Graduate Studies department.
To initiate and lead community engagement activities that focus on critical education and humanising pedagogy.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Facilitate the teaching, learning and assessment of a diverse group of undergraduate and postgraduate students on the themes critical education and humanising pedagogy.
Promote, guide and supervise the research of Honours, Masters and PhD students.
Conduct research independently and in a team on critical education and humanising pedagogy
Independently and collaboratively present at national and international conferences as well as publish in nationally and internationally on critical education and humanising pedagogy.
Initiate and promote cross-, multi- and trans-disciplinarity and contribute to the ongoing revitalisation of the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Initiate and lead community engagement projects focused on critical education and humanising pedagogy.
Play a leading role in faculty management including curriculum development and administration activities as required.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Have a sound knowledge and extensive expertise in critical education and humanising pedagogy.
Ability to facilitate teaching, learning and assessment activities for a diverse group of undergraduate and postgraduate students in critical education and humanising pedagogy.
Possess the ability to develop a curriculum and teaching resources for modules on critical education and humanising pedagogy.
Possess the ability to guide programme development that is underpinned by the principles of critical education and humanising pedagogy
Proficiently navigate and utilise the Moodle Learning Management Systems (LMS