Job Purpose:

• The purpose of the Teaching Experience and Social Science Lecturerposition is to oversee the lecturing, planning, implementation, and management of student teaching practicums.
• This role has Teaching Experience coordination duties and includes providing training and education to students, coordinating with partner schools, facilitating student consultations, and contributing to the development of a robust knowledge base in the field of education through academic research and collaboration with the School of Education Faculty.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in educational leadership, teaching, and coordination, with a strong academic background in education and related fields.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lecture and facilitate workshops on teaching methodologies, subject-specific tutorials, and classroom management, including Teaching Experience, Education Management, Education Studies, Social Science and Natural Science modules.
• Coordinate and manage the teaching experience (practicum) program for students, including placement in partner schools and supervision of student teachers.
• Collaborate with the Programme Coordinators and the Programme Manager to enhance teaching and learning standards on campus.
• Assist in the preparation, delivery, and marking of modules related to teaching practice and pedagogy
• Participate in research initiatives aimed at improving teaching methodologies and student outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of innovative teaching materials and resources.
• Engage in ongoing academic research, including the development of studies on teaching practices and land tenure systems, as well as other relevant educational topics.
• Facilitate police clearance processes and manage service-learning activities.
• Maintain attendance trackers and oversee administrative tasks related to teaching practicums.
• Provide one-on-one consultations to students requiring additional academic or professional guidance.
• Offer support workshops to address challenges faced by students during their practicums.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of a B.Ed. Honours degree, or
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Education (at NQF Level 8), or
• A Humanities/Arts/Social Sciences Honours degree, with an education focus.
• A focus on teaching at the Intermediate Phase, Senior Phase, or Further Education and Training (FET) band.
• Social Sciences or component subjects such as History and Geography to at least NQF Level 6 (usually the second year of study) is preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of work experience, with extensive experience in education.
• Proven track record as a Teaching Experience Coordinator, School Principal, Subject Advisor, and Teacher.
• Experience in managing and coordinating teaching practicums and working with diverse educational stakeholders.

 Key Competencies:

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Teaching and Learning theory and interventions.
• The ability to provide student support services.
• The ability to work with and learn more about digitalized academic platforms.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Deadline-orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

 Closing Date 06 February 2026