Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - ENGAGE Programme (EBIT)

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING: ENGAGE Programme

LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER (One post)

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.

Professional Orientation (Primary focus: Tertiary Academic Skills and Practices)

The ENGAGE Programme (Engineering Augmenting Degree Programme) is an extended degree programme comprised of both mainstream and additional/developmental modules. Students follow a structured 5-year curriculum. Professional Orientation (JPO 110 and JPO 120) is offered over two semesters in the first year of the ENGAGE Programme. The two modules follow a project-based approach and are designed to develop and refine suitable Academic, IT, and university-level Reading and Writing practices for academic success within the School of Engineering at UP. A team-teaching approach is followed and combined with assisted and peer learning. This integrated approach in both the presentation and assessment of the modules provides students with initial exposure to the practices and knowledge required of an engineer in the real world. Teaching within the module comprises of three formal lectures (with two groups of approximately 100 students) once a week and three interactive discussion/application classes (with the same two groups). The two groups are made up of students from the nine engineering disciplines offered in the School of Engineering at UP.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to teaching and assessment within the modules as one of the lecturers in Professional Orientation (JPO 110 and JPO 120).

• The primary focus will be on the development and refinement of academic skills and practices and academic reading and writing skills and practices for entry-level engineering students.
• Additionally, the successful candidate will be required to conduct research and publish in the fields of Engineering Education (focusing on the effective teaching and learning of students in extended degree programmes).
• Finally, the successful candidate will help to develop and refine the Professional Orientation curriculum in order to include new technologies and information.

Minimum Requirements

Lecturer:

• Masters degree in Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Language Teaching, Engineering Education, or equivalent;
• Appropriate tertiary teaching experience at undergraduate levels;
• Ability to conduct and publish research;
• Supervision of Masters students.

Senior Lecturer (same As For Lecturer, Plus)

• Doctorate degree in Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Language Teaching, Engineering Education, or equivalent;
• A proven record of research experience supported by suitable publications;
• Supervision of Masters and PhD students;
• Appropriate tertiary teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Three years of teaching experience at a tertiary level.

Required

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES) :

Proven experience and expertise in the following:

• Research in Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Tertiary Language Teaching, or Engineering Education;
• Active teaching and learning strategies;
• Online/virtual teaching at a tertiary level;
• Above average IT knowledge and skills;
• Background in project management and teamwork in projects;
• Proven interest in support and development of students in extended degree programmes.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbents level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

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;
• Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
• Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 13 November 2023

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Mrs E. Greyling contact person. Tel: (012) 420 2100 / estelle.greyIing@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries and Prof E Njoroge contact person. Tel: (012) 420 4110 / eric.njoroge@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 January 2024, 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.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.