Senior Lecturer: Childhood Education

Senior Lecturer:
Childhood Education (Job )

University of the Free State ->
Faculty of Education ->
Department of Childhood Education

Contract Type:
Permanent

Occupational Level: Junior Management

Location:

Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date: 2/9/2026

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
• A copy of your identity document (South African  passport for foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

• Provide formal teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the Department of Childhood Education.
• Act as a supervisor for postgraduate students in the relevant field.
• Engage in the Work Integrated Learning Programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice).
• Ensure active involvement in research in a relevant field of Childhood Education and publish research articles in accredited national and international journals.
• Active involvement in curriculum development relating to the relevant field of Childhood Education.
• Apply for external funding grants for research and/or teaching and learning projects.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues in the department and faculty.
• Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks in the department and faculty.

Senior Lecturer

• A Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Childhood Education and/or Foundation Phase.
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a Higher Education Environment.
• Proven experience in teaching and learning management and/or module leadership.
• Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.
• Proven experience in the presentation of research papers/posters at national and international scholarly conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in supervision of graduated honour’s and master’s degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer-reviewed national and internationally accredited scientific journals.
• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.
• Evidence of involvement as a PI, Co-PI or Researcher in a grant-funded research project in the past 5 years.
• Proven experience in one or more engaged scholarship projects in the past 5 years.

• Experience in the use of different research methodologies and/or data analysis tools
• Experience in grant writing and/or preparing research funding applications.

• Results Orientated:
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
• Strategic Thinking:
• The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
• Business Acumen:
• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Proficient in using MS Office.
• Leading:
• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
• Building Coalitions:
• The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
• The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.

01 November 2026

2 September 2026

The salary is available on request.

• (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study…