Purpose The Department of Education Studies at Sol Plaatje University seeks to appoint a Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer. As a senior academic, the incumbent will be expected to teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules, lead curriculum/programme development, and establish a research programme in Education Studies, as well as be involved in growing a research community with a focus on inclusive rural school contexts in the faculty, and raise the necessary funds to support such research. Minimum Requirements Professor PhD degree with specialisation in Education Studies (Educational Psychology/ Psychology of Education, and/or Inclusive Education) At least ten (10) years relevant lecturing experience with substantial experience at Associate Professor level in Education Studies at a Higher Education institution. Demonstrated experience in academic leadership, including programme leadership, research leadership, leadership in community engagement. Demonstrate extensive and sustained research productivity, including: A significant record of publications in high-quality DHET-accredited peer-reviewed journals. Publications in reputable international journals Scholarly books, edited volumes, or book chapters published by reputable academic publishers. Evidence of national and international recognition, demonstrated through: Strong citation record (e.g., Scopus H-index, citation metrics). Invitations as keynote speaker, invited speaker or research collaborator. Participation in internationalresearch collaborations. Demonstrated success insecuring external research funding as principal investigator or co-investigator. Demonstrated contribution to advancing knowledge in Education Studies. Demonstrated evidence of national and international leadership in Education Studies. Evidence of: Serving as an external examiner at multiple institutions. Editorial board membership or journal Demonstratedscholarship in teaching and learning. NRF rating is required. Demonstrated leadership in curriculum design, programme development and academic innovation. Evidence of leading the integration of: Artificial intelligence in education, digital learning technologies, innovative and inclusive pedagogical practices, evidence of leading teaching and learning practices within the department, faculty and institution. Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision at both master’s and PhD level, Evidence of developing research capacity, including: Mentoring early-career academics Leadership in academic associations or research networks. Associate Professor PhD degree with specialisation in Education Studies (Educational Psychology/ Psychology of Education, and/or Inclusive Education) At least eight (8) years relevant lecturing experience in Education Studies Demonstrated experience in leading teaching, curriculum innovation and programme development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Evidence of successful post‑graduate supervision at both Master and PhD level, Demonstrate sustained and independent research productivity, including: A substantial and consistent record of publications in DHET-accredited peer-reviewed journals. Peer-reviewed conference proceedings and presentations at national and international Contributions to scholarly books, edited volumes, or book chapters published by reputable academic Participation in both national and international research collaborations and academic networks. Evidence of successful acquisition or participation in externally funded research projects (e.g., NRF, DHET, UCDP, international funding bodies). Demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, implementation and programme review. Evidence of designing and implementing innovative learning materials, digital learning environments, AI‑enhanced teaching and learning approaches, Inclusive, student‑cantered pedagogies and authentic assessment strategies. Senior Lecturer PhD with specialisation in Education Studies (Educational Psychology/ Psychology of Education, and/or Inclusive Education) At least five (5) years of relevant lecturing experience in Education Studies at a Higher Education Institution. Demonstrated experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules, including curriculum development, implementation and assessment. Demonstrate consistentand ongoing research productivity, including: Publications in DHET-accredited peer‑reviewed journals. Peer-reviewed conference proceedings and presentations at national and/or international Contributions to scholarly books or book chapterspublished by reputable academic publishers. Evidence of developing research profile, including: Emerging citation record (e.g., Google Scholar, Scopus H-index). Active participation in national and international research projects and Demonstrate evidence ofcontributionsto curriculum development and delivery, including: Evidence of integration of: Digital learning technologies, Artificial intelligence tools and digital simulations (where appropriate). Evidence of successful post graduate supervision at master’s and/or PhD level. Professor (Additional) Understanding of inclusive rural school contexts Associate Professor (Additional) NRF rating or clear progress toward NRF rating. Evidence of scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL). Understanding of inclusive rural education contexts Senior Lecturer (Additional) Progress toward an NRF rating. Understanding of inclusive rural school contexts Duties and Responsibilities Teaching and Learning Develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Utilize innovative and effective teaching methods to engage students and enhance their understanding of modules Mentor and advise students in research projects and academic pursuits. Research Conduct cutting‑edge research with a focus on teacher education for inclusive rural contexts. Publish research findings in reputable peer‑reviewed and accredited journals. Evidence of securing external funding through grants and collaborations. Curriculum Development Contribute to the curriculum development and enhancement. Integrate emerging educational technologies and pedagogical approaches into course materials. Community Engagement Collaborate with local schools, organizations, and community initiatives. Participate in outreach programmes. Professional Development Stay abreast of the latest trends, research, and best practices Engage in professional development activities to enhance teaching, research and supervision capabilities Academic Citizenship Contribute to departmental and university service through committee participation. Provide leadership and support in advancing the goals of the department and institution. Enquiries can be made via email at Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. This position may be subjected to assessments. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets. #J-18808-Ljbffr