Lecturer: Science Education

The Wits School of Education seeks to appoint a suitably qualified candidate at the Lecturer level to contribute to its Initial Teacher Education and postgraduate programmes, which serve a racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse student population. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise postgraduate research, conduct and publish research, and contribute to the advancement of equitable and transformative educational practices that respond to the needs of linguistically and economically diverse communities. The lecturer will be responsible for teaching foundational and advanced concepts in Science Education, with particular expertise in both Physics and Chemistry. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to advancing equity, social justice, and inclusive practices in STEM education. An interdisciplinary orientation is essential, with a focus on promoting equitable access, participation, and success in Science Education for all learners. The candidate should also have a research profile aligned with integrated Physical Sciences teaching and learning and be capable of contributing to innovative scholarship in STEM education. Research expertise may draw on a range of theoretical and methodological approaches, including justice-oriented frameworks and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on addressing educational inequalities and enhancing teaching and learning in diverse contexts. Dependent on qualifications and relevant experience.