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UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN CAPE (UWC)
 
 
 
 

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / SENIOR LECTURER
Post Number 8027277
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Education -> Educational Studies
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 14/6/2024

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The Department of Educational Studies invites applications from suitably qualified applicants for the post of Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer in Curriculum Studies: Teacher Education or a related field. The successful candidate must be able to provide intellectual and administrative leadership in the Department, and actively contribute to research and teaching in Curriculum Studies in our teacher education programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The incumbent will also be expected to mentor staff in teaching and research, participate in community engagement projects, and serve on relevant Departmental and Faculty committees.
 
The Faculty of Education has a rich history of engaging with the key issues facing South African education, and offers innovative, research-based teacher education programmes and excellent postgraduate degree programmes in education. The Department of Educational Studies offers courses in the social and historical foundations of education practice. Our teaching and research interests cut across the interdisciplinary fields of history and philosophy of education, curriculum studies, sociology of education and education policy studies, educational leadership and management, comparative education and research methodology. We aim to strengthen the teaching profession by building vibrant relationships with schools and educational support initiatives, and educating our students to become excellent teachers, critical scholars, and reflective practitioners of change in South African education.
 
Minimum Requirements


For the post of Associate Professor the following criteria shall apply:
  • A relevant PhD associated with Curriculum Studies: Teacher Education or a related field (like Mathematics Education, Language Education, etc.)
  • Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
  • A strong research and academic publications record relevant to curriculum studies and/or teacher education 
  • An excellent record of successful postgraduate supervision 
  • Experience in curriculum development and transformation 
  • Experience in leading or participating in and securing research funding for large‐scale research projects 
 
For the post of Senior Lecturer the following criteria shall apply:
  • A relevant PhD associated with Curriculum Studies: Teacher Education or a related field (like Mathematics Education, Language Education, etc.)
  • Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
  • A good research and academic publications record (comprising relevant peer reviewed accredited journal articles, books or book chapters in reputable publications) 
  • A record of successful postgraduate supervision 
  • Experience in curriculum development and transformation 
  • Experience in Teaching practice and teacher development 
 
Recommendation for appointment at the level of Associate Professor (in addition to the above minimum requirements):
  • An NRF rating is a strong recommendation
  • Experience in Teaching Practice and teacher development
 
 
For further information regarding this position (but not applications), please contact the Departmental Chairperson, Prof M Luckay, at mluckay@uwc.ac.za.
 
In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll.
 
For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.
 
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.
 
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LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Post Number 8027807 (ITS - 1322)
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Innovation -> Library Services
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 9/6/2024

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape Library Services’ vision is to be a strategic partner recognised for our excellence in innovative and relevant library services. Our Library mission is to enrich the learning, teaching and research experience by providing relevant resources and expertise to enable academic success and enhance UWC’s standing. 

The primary role of the Library Assistant is to support library learning, teaching and research activities, particularly those related to open science, virtual reference and online user services.
 
The successful incumbent will be responsible for: 
  • Perform library clientele duties i.e. Circulation; Short loans; ILL etc.
  • Basic catalogue & databases searches
  • Provide support to research services i.e. RDM
  • Perform virtual & in-person reference services
  • Collection development and maintenance
  • Assist and participate in Library marketing and other projects.

Minimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience): 
  • Grade 12 certificate at NQF Level 4 plus two years’ working experience in an academic library setting
OR
  • A B. BLIS Degree or equivalent qualification
AND
  • Experience working with cloud storage & sharing applications

Required competencies (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes): 
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrable knowledge of library management system
  • Sound understanding of library operations
  • Exposure to open science activities i.e. RDM
  • Knowledge of library systems - catalogue and databases
  • Ability to work in a team as well as independently
  • Experience working with cloud storage & sharing applications
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer oriented

 
In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll.
 
For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za
 
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.
 
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SENIOR LIBRARY ASSISTANT: RESEARCH SUPPORT & SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATIONS
Post Number 8027818 (ITS: 2054)
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Innovation -> Library Services
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 31/5/2024

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
We are seeking the services of a self-motivated and proactive Senior Library Assistant to work collaboratively in a team, to service Research Support & Scholarly Communications. The role provides second level support for tasks related to research data management, digital scholarship and research support to the University community.  

Main duties and responsibilities will include: 
  • User Services (Circulation; Short-loans; ILL & Reference) 
  • Assist with research data management activities 
  • Upload UWC research outputs and ETDs into the repositories 
  • Participate in research support activities and training programmes 
  • Compile reports and perform other functions under the designated manager/s 
 
Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience)
  • Matric and five years’ relevant experience in an academic or comparable environment OR 
  • B. BLIS Degree or equivalent qualification and one year’s relevant work experience. PLUS 
  • Working knowledge and understanding of research data management 
 
Added advantage: Some experience in conducting face-to-face as well as online training
 
Required competencies (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes): 
  • Knowledge of library management systems
  • Working knowledge of Figshare, DSpace and OJS
  • Working knowledge of online reference system
  • Planning and organisation
  • Good presentation and communication skills

 
In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll.
 
For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za
 
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.
 
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