DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION INNOVATION
EDUCATION CONSULTANT: CURRICULAR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 6
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for:
- Guiding, advising, assisting and empowering faculties to incorporate community engagement in academic programmes as an integral part of curriculum development for teaching and learning;
- Promoting best practices in teaching, learning, evaluation, monitoring and assessment of programmes that involve community engagement;
- Working with and in communities in collaboration with the community engagement manager and partners using a community development paradigm;
- Synchronizing curricular community engagement activities and projects in the faculties in order to ensure integrated contact with the community;
- Initiating (where necessary) and serving on committee structures to support curricular community engagement in the faculties;
- Conducting research in order to stay abreast of trends and produce new knowledge;
- Producing quarterly newsletters to promote community activities;
- Representing the University on SAHECEF.
- Appropriate Masters degree in Education, Community Development/Engagement, or related field. (If Masters Degree is not in Education, an appropriate diploma or Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education is essential);
- At least eight years experience within higher education including experience in and exposure to:
- Curricular community engagement in higher education;
- Working with local communities;
- Diversity management;
- Curriculum development in higher education;
- Co-ordinating and facilitating training interventions and rendering support to academic staff;
- Education practice and education technology.
- Project management skills;
- Language proficiency;
- Negotiation skills;
- In-depth knowledge of community development theories and practices;
- Insight into the functioning and structures of a faculty or other academic unit.
- Teaching experience within the higher education environment;
- Experience in working with communities in and around Pretoria.
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.
In Applying For This Post, Please Attach
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: contact person: Ms Khensani Mathebula Tel: 012 420 2417 for application-related enquiries, and Prof Ana Naidoo, Tel: 0827869313 for enquiries relating to the post content.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 August 2023, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.
