Stellenbosch University Faculty of Education Department of Curriculum Studies Senior Lecturer: Language and Literacy Education (Afrikaans) Foundation Phase Ref. OPV01/321/1124 The Department of Curriculum Studies in the Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch University (SU) strives for academic excellence in the context of curriculum studies as a scientific field. The Department focuses on school subjects which students will eventually teach such as languages, mathematics, Sciences, etc, according to the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS). Duties: Developing education students knowledge and teaching methodology of language and literacy education (Afrikaans) in the Foundation Phase. Developing and evaluating learning and teaching materials for the language and literacy courses (Afrikaans) in the B.Ed Foundation Phase programme. Developing education students knowledge and teaching methodology for teaching emerging and early literacy (in and for Afrikaans). Participating in social impact projects and rendering appropriate services to the University and teaching community. Administrative responsibilities relevant to the job level concerned. Supervising and co-supervising postgraduate students at honours, masters and doctoral level. Research and publication in language and literacy education in the Foundation Phase, and/or Early Childhood Development, or any other specialisation area relevant to the focus area of the post. Contributing to academic administration and leadership in the discipline, Department and Faculty. Requirements: A relevant PhD with language and literacy education in the Foundation Phase and/or early childhood development as core focus. Experience of teaching language and literacy education (Afrikaans) in the Foundation Phase and/or early childhood development in higher education contexts. Experience of postgraduate supervision in language and literacy education in the Foundation Phase and/or early childhood development. Research and publication in language and literacy education in the Foundation Phase and/or early childhood development. Peer-reviewed papers delivered at recognised education conferences. Recommendations: National Research Foundation (NRF) rating. Experience in and/or knowledge of Foundation Phase and/or early childhood development in South African education contexts. Deep-seated interest in and knowledge of current South African education policies. Experience and / or knowledge of technology-aided language education, and a basic knowledge of a second additional official South African language.
