SUMMARY:
- To teach History and Social Science Education at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
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POSITION INFO:
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
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- To teach History and Social Science Education at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- To supervise postgraduate students in History and Social Science Education.
- To engage in the assessment of School-Based Learning and Teaching.
- To publish and lead research in the field of History and Social Science Education.
- To participate in Community Engagement activities.
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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
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- Facilitate learning, teaching, and assessment processes in the Faculty.
- Engage in scholarly work with an increased focus on the Africanisation and Decolonization of History and Social Science Education.
- Participate and lead research in the field of History and Social Science Education.
- Engage in postgraduate supervision in History and Social Science Education.
- Participate in and contribute to Community Engagement in the Faculty/Institution.
- Participate in Faculty administration.
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CORE COMPETENCIES |
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- Ability to facilitate learning processes in History and Social Science Education.
- Facilitate the teaching of History and Social Science at the undergraduate level.
- A sound knowledge of teaching & assessment strategies within the digital space as it relates to History and Social Science Education.
- Ability to teach History and Social Science Education to a diverse group of students.
- Ability to teach History and Social Science methodology at an undergraduate level.
- Ability to assess undergraduate students for School Based Learning in History and Social Science.
- Ability to conduct scholarly work with an increased focus on the Africanization and Decolonization of History and Social Science within the context of education.
- Supervise post graduate students to completion.
- Ability to work and effectively engage in interdisciplinary discourses in History and Social Science Education.
- Facilitate and engage in curriculum development processes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Ability to work in Moodle.
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REQUIREMENTS
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- A relevant PhD or Masters degree in History, Social Science, Education or equivalent.
- Experience (1-5 years) in the teaching of History and Social Science Education at a university level.
- Sound disciplinary and content knowledge in History and Social Science in Education.
- Experience in teaching History and Social Science at school level.
- A proven record of:
- Experience in supervising M&D students to completion.
- Research productivity in and around the field of History and Social Science Education.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc.
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