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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
• To lead, enhance and promote research in the faculty in the field of curriculum studies.
• Facilitate the teaching, learning and assessment of diverse undergraduate and postgraduate students in curriculum studies.
• Supervise and guide the research of postgraduate students in the field of curriculum studies.
• Conduct, publish and promote research in the field of curriculum studies and education theory.
• Maintain an active research profile with national and international recognition in the field of curriculum studies.
• Participate in faculty activities and assume administration responsibilities

Mentor and support emerging researchers in the faculty.
• Contribute to the strengthening of the Postgraduate Studies department.
• To initiate and lead community engagement activities that focus on curriculum studies.
• Lead curriculum design and development activities in the faculty.
• Lead and develop Africanising and Decolonising curriculum development initiatives and research activities in the Faculty.
• To engage in the assessment of School-Based Learning and Teaching

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Facilitate the teaching, learning and assessment of a diverse group of undergraduate and postgraduate students on issues of curriculum studies.
• Promote, guide and engage in post graduate supervision.
• Lead and conduct research independently and collaboratively in the area of curriculum studies.
• Publish nationally and internationally on contemporary issues related to curriculum studies.
• Initiate and lead community engagement projects focused on curriculum issues.
• Play a role in faculty management including curriculum development and administrative activities as required.

CORE COMPETENCIES
• Have a sound knowledge of and extensive expertise in curriculum studies.
• Ability to facilitate teaching, learning and assessment activities for a diverse group of undergraduate and postgraduate students in curriculum studies.
• Ability to lead and guide programme development that is underpinned by curriculum principles.
• Be able to proficiently navigate and utilise the Moodle Learning Management Systems (LMS) to facilitate effective online teaching and learning experiences.
• Ability to lead, promote and supervise post graduate research .
• To maintain an active research profile through publications and conference presentations that will allow them to be recognised nationally and internationally.
• The ability to mentor and support younger faculty staff members.
• To have effective communication skills (verbal and written), good facilitation, training and presentation skills.

REQUIREMENTS
• Should be recognised as a leader in the field of curriculum studies at both national and international levels.
• A doctoral degree in Education – focusing on curriculum studies.
• An established record of postgraduate supervision.
• A strong and consistent record of publications in the field of curriculum studies. (A minimum of 20 articles in accredited journals).
• Must have at least 8 - 15 years of teaching experience at a higher education institution.
• Evidence of academic and administrative leadership.
• Strong track record of socially responsive scholarship, community engagement and public or professional service.
• Curriculum scholarship anchored in approaches that seek to find critical, relevant, and innovative solutions to challenges that will benefit society to create a socially just world.
• Five to eight years of relevant academic work experience as a full professor
• An NRF rating would be an added advantage.

Contact information

Tarryn Thyssen