Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Duties & Responsibilities
Job Description:
The Faculty of Education invites applications for the academic post of Lecturer in Educational Technology in the Department of Science and Technology Education (SciTechEd). A particular focus of this post is emergent educational technologies and approaches that include coding and robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, learning analytics and computational thinking. The appointed person will work in an inter-disciplinary space that encompasses science education, mathematics education, and learning technologies. It is also expected that the appointee will work closely with the newly established Centre for Advanced Learning Technologies in STEAM (CALTSTEAM) that is affiliated to SciTechEd.
Responsibilities:
- Involvement in teaching and research in Educational Technology as outlined above (contact, blended and online) at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Playing a leading role in online teaching innovation
- Supervision of student research at Master’s and Doctoral level
- Involvement in national and international research projects
- Procurement of funding for research
- Involvement in core activities of the Department such as academic administration, research, short-course development, marketing, and community projects
Desired Experience & Qualification
Minimum Requirements for Lecturer
- An appropriate Masters degree in Educational Technology or Learning Technologies or Computer Integrated Education or Technology Education. The candidate will be required to undertake a doctoral qualification (NQF 10) within a five (5) year period after being appointed to the lecturer position.
- Recommended: PhD/ D.Ed degree in Educational Technology or Learning Technologies or Computer Integrated Education or Technology Education
- At least 5 years teaching experience at school level and/or any related field in teacher education at the tertiary level
- Accredited research output in the fields of Educational Technology or Learning Technologies or Computer Integrated Education or Technology Education
- A track record of exemplary teaching (online teaching recommended)
- A research footprint (presenting in local conferences/research forums)
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Excellent written and verbal English communications skills
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues
- Well-developed scholarship of teaching and learning
- Adept at teaching and development of materials for online education
Recommendations:
- A defined research trajectory in Educational Technology (or related fields) that has resulted in good quality peer-reviewed publications in accredited journals
- Collaboration with leading scholars in Educational Technology
- Teaching experience at school level and/or in the teacher education field at the tertiary level
Enquiries:
Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof Umesh Ramnarain on Tel: (011) 559-4384
Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Glaudina Croukamp (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559-3467
Source: https://www.pnet.co.za/jobs–Lecturer-Faculty-of-Education-Department-of-Science-Technology-Education-University-of-Johannesburg–3640480-inline.html?rltr=3_3_25_seorl_m_0_0_0_0_0_0