Minimum Requirements


PhD/Doctorate in relevant discipline.
At least five years of relevant experience, where 3 years must have been in Higher Education.
Evidence of continual and sustained research output in the form of: Publications in DHET-accredited journals and peer-reviewed conferences.
Involvement in discipline or activities that include: Community engagement activities.
Active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education
Demonstrate evidence of continuous research productivity in the form of: publications in DHET-accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices; evidence of external research fundraising, citations (e.g. Scopus H- index); NRF rating is recommended.
Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio which covers: the approach to teaching; contributions to curriculum development; design of learning materials; innovative pedagogy; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; evidence of scholarship of teaching and learning would be beneficial.
Significant involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes which include active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities; movement towards recognition in the broader subject/ discipline community; external examining/moderating at under- and postgraduate levels.


Recommendation


NRF Rating. 


Duties and Responsibilities 

Teaching and Learning


Compile work schemes in col­labo­ration with colleagues.
Research and utilize new and emerging approaches and technology in teaching.
The professional preparation of teaching media.
The professional preparation of notes to supplement or substi­tute prescribed textbooks.
Research and selection of sui­table reference material to supple­ment textbooks.
The facilitation of an effective teaching situation in which the learning experience can take place successfully.
The upgrading of course content/ development of new courses and/or modules in order to keep up with the latest require­ments of the discipline.


Research


Acts as a study leader.
Conduct appropriate research.
Publish research results.
Keep abreast of professional literature.
Obtain research grants.


Community Engagement


Contribute to community engagement initiatives.
Integrate community engagement interventions into curriculum.
Report on own involvement in professional, industry and/or community activities.


Curriculum Development and Accreditation


Contributes to curriculum development.
Participate in curriculum review and the development of new courses/modules to ensure alignment with sector/discipline norms and requirements.
Review assessment methods for self and others.
Revise and submit programmes for accreditation by relevant accreditation bodies.


Student Academic Development


Identify students at risk timeously.
Develop intervention strategies.
Provide counseling to students.
Monitor student progress.
Make necessary referrals for students, where needed.


Administration


Keep attendance registers.
Record student results.
Assist with the registration of students
Supervise tests and examinations
Participate and chair departmental committees


Quality Assurance


Contribute to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
Identify QA feedback mechanism within the school/department.


Academic Management


Contributes to policy making.
Set annual objectives pertaining to academic programmes.
Participate in the review of teaching, research, community engagement and academic administration objectives.
Management of tutor activities.


Personal/ Professional Development


Keep abreast of developments within own field of study and its implications for teaching and learning, community engagement, research, etc.
Keep abreast of developments in professional conduct at SPU.
Engage in current professional development activities.


Monitoring, evaluation and reporting


Develop relevant reports as and when required.
Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.