Purpose

Responsible for teaching and learning, research and community engagement and to provide
support to the department/school in pursuit of its academic objectives. Responsibilities may
also include curriculum development, student academic development, administration and
quality assurance to contribute to the academic initiatives undertaken by the
department/school.

Minimum Requirement

• A relevant master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline 
• An education qualification is a requirement. 
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant teaching the subject at university level or school level
  
• Evidence of research activity
• Evidence of active participation in professional and/or community activities. 

Recommended requirements

• At least one peer-reviewed article in a scholarly journal.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compile work schemes in collaboration with colleagues. 
• Research and utilize new and emerging approaches and technology in teaching. 
• The professional preparation of teaching media. 
• The professional preparation of notes to supplement or substitute prescribed textbooks. 
• Research and selection of suitable reference material to supplement textbooks. 
• The facilitation of an effective teaching situation in which the learning experience can take place successfully. 
• The upgrading of course content / development of new courses and/or modules to keep up with the latest requirements of the discipline. 
• Student and peer evaluations of teaching performance. 
• Apply appropriate assessment methods. 
• External examining and invitations to teach externally. 
• Act as a study leader. 
• Conduct appropriate research. 
• Publish research results. 
• Keep abreast of professional literature. 
• Contribute to community engagement initiatives. 
• Integrate community engagement interventions into curriculum. 
• Report on own involvement in professional, industry and/or community activities. 
• Contributes to curriculum development. 
• Participate in curriculum review to ensure alignment with sector/discipline norms and requirements. 
• Review assessment methods. 

Enquiries can be made via email at [email protected]

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. This position may be subjected to assessments.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.