LECTURER.2.01

at  University of the Witwatersrand

REQUIREMENTS:

• A master’s degree in a therapeutic sciences profession or in education (or working towards) with preference given to those who have a therapeutic sciences degree and a master’s in health science/professions education or PGCHE or similar
• Knowledge and experience of blended learning practice and instructional design with an understanding of pedagogy theories and teaching and learning practices preferably within Higher Education.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an educator (lecturer/teacher).
• Knowledge and skilled use of a variety of applicable software for productivity and learning (such as Office365, OpenOffice, web-applications), virtual learning environments (such as Moodie and Canvas).
• Professional application of social networking media and practices (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn)
• An innovative thinker who is not afraid to share ideas.
• Research experience.
• Strong communication and training skills.
• Project management and work-flow management with good team-work skills.
• General administration skills.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Staff and Student Training and Support: Hold professional learning workshops and courses for staff/students on how to use software, online tools and technology in their teaching and learning activities.
• Curriculum development and instructional design: Collaborate with lecturers on individual or team projects to re-design their curricula/learning modules to incorporate technology and blended learning. This is an end-to-end process of curriculum alignment and critical
appraisal of learning theories that best support the curriculum.
• Develop or curate online content to design interactive blended learning activities for special projects in as part of the eFundanathi team in collaboration with lecturers in the School.
• Research: Develop and implement a research plan that aligns with the vision of eFundanathi and the eZone for the purposes of higher degree and publication.
• Participate in congresses and stay abreast on developments within the field. Actively engage with the local and international health professions education communities of practice.
• Supervise or collaborate on research projects in the School that align with eFundanathi initiatives.
• Administration: Perform administration tasks needed for the day-to-day management of the eZone (bookings, device management, setting up equipment etc.) and as a member of eFundanathi (assigned duties within the team).
• Serve on School committees and University workgroups as assigned as part of academic citizenship.