UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG
FACULTY OF SCIENCE TEACHING AND LEARNING CENTRE
ACADEMIC LITERACY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR AD.07
Job Summary:
The post focuses on the training and development of academic literacy (such as academic reading and writing, digital literacy, critical thinking, and reasoning) for students in science. It requires close interaction with academic staff in relation to embed academic literacies development within the context of different disciplines in science. These duties are primarily focused on working both directly with students, and supporting lecturers, addressing language barriers, cultivating critical thinking skills and promoting effective and ethical research and writing practices in the Faculty of Science.
Brief Description
Minimum Requirements:
A Master s qualification in science education or education (where a focus on academic literacy at tertiary level would be preferable).
Four years language, teaching and guidance experience.
A teaching qualification or education diploma would be an advantage.
Prior experience in teaching, editing, academic writing or drafting is preferred.
Key Competencies:
Experience in teaching/training individuals in constructing arguments and academic writing.
Experience working with a team and a strong commitment to teaching/training at an undergraduate level.
Demonstrate a creative approach to the skills development of students from diverse backgrounds.
Development of support structures and programmes for students via appropriate educational tools.
Display the ability to apply analytical thinking to the analysis of data; this data will be relevant to the academic environment and hence experience in academia research would be advantageous.
Prior experience in working with writing intensive course development and content. development aimed at improving an individual s writing skills.
Experience in working as a facilitator/consultant/writing fellow in writing intensive courses.
Ability to work with a diverse student population is preferred.
Experience in diverse academic environments is preferred.
Duties:
Surveying and establishing academic support structures and providing academic literacy interventions, as required for supporting students in each discipline in the Faculty of Science.
Development and delivery of relevant academic literacy development workshops and programmes
Development of excellent critical literacy science students (undergraduate in particular) through workshops and discipline-embedded support.
Provide support for postgraduate students writing development, through one-on-one consultations and facilitation of writing retreats
Conduct research into academic literacy to inform academic literacy support practice and initiatives.
Detailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional DetailsHow To ApplyApplications: Submit a cover letter accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, teaching experience, certified copies of all educational qualifications and identity document, and the names and email addresses of 3 referees.
To apply: External applicants are invited to apply by registering their profile on the Wits i-Recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting applications. Internal applicants are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service Applications/ Apply for a job .
Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Short-listed applicants must be available for a personal or telephonic interview.
Closing date: 20 January 2025
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment and continue searching after the closing date and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to appointable applicants from underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plan and policies of the university
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