Postdoctoral Fellowship Research Unit Self-Directed Learning (2 positions) - North-West University - Potchefstroom

Suitable candidates are invited to apply for the position of a postdoctoral fellow at the Research Unit Self-Directed Learning within the Faculty of Education Potchefstroom, Mafikeng or Vanderbijlpark (depending on the location of the mentor/host academic) at the North-West University (NWU), South Africa. This postdoctoral fellowship is funded by the North-West University and is a one-year position, but the contract can be extended for up to three years, subject to satisfactory performance during the previous year. The Research Unit will host the appointed fellow, who will be expected to reside in Potchefstroom, Mafikeng or Vanderbijlpark (depending on the location of the mentor/host academic) for the duration of the contract. Information on SDL is available at https://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/home and for even more information on the North-West University, please visit http://www.nwu.ac.za/ . Our vision is to promote self-directed learning that will lead to life-long learning in all education sectors through excellent research. Our mission is furthermore: • To conduct relevant research on strategies and contexts that contribute to self-directed learning skills for the 21st century with its unique 4IR demands; • To optimise the quality of our research outputs and to disseminate the results thereof locally and internationally; • To support academic staff to develop relevant knowledge and to gain international recognition; • To provide quality postgraduate training in order to promote self-directed learning in all education sectors; • To share our knowledge where possible through open licenses or in the public domain - to promote self-directed learning practices. • To conduct research on self-directed learning for community engagement. Research with regards to the following is recommended : Assessment to support SDL Blended learning to support SDL Cooperative and Problem-based learning to enhance SDL Cognition and metacognition to enhance SDL Indigenous knowledge and contextualised learning to enhance SDL Scholarship and praxis for SDL Play-based to enhance SDL UNESCO Chair on Multimodal Learning and Open Educational Resources to enhance SDL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS The postdoctoral fellow: must have completed a doctoral degree related to education research within the last five years at a university other than the North-West University; must be willing to significantly contribute to the research outputs related to the central scholarly focus of the Research Unit; must demonstrate evidence of scholarly performance including a relevant publication record preferably ISI-listed or IBSS-listed journal article(s); must demonstrate English language proficiency, as well as sound conceptual and writing skills. APPLICATION To apply, please email the following documentation: a motivation letter for the research you are interested in pursuing within the research unit; a detailed CV including your journal articles/relevant publication record; the names and contact details of three contactable referees; a copy of your PhD qualification. must have completed a doctoral degree related to education research within the last five years at a university other than the North-West University; must be willing to significantly contribute to the research outputs related to the central scholarly focus of the Research Unit; must demonstrate evidence of scholarly performance including a relevant publication record preferably ISI-listed or IBSS-listed journal article(s); must demonstrate English language proficiency, as well as sound conceptual and writing skills. Kindly submit the above listed documents to the Research Director of the Research Unit SDL, Prof Elsa Mentz elsa.mentznwu.ac.za APPLICATION DEADLINE 10 June 2024 DATE OF EMPLOYMENT : As soon as possible after appointment It is expected from the successful applicant to occupy the position as soon as possible after appointment. WEBSITE FOR POST/POSITION http://www.nwu.ac.za/vacancies CONTACT INFORMATION Prof E Mentz elsa.mentznwu.ac.za Director: Research Unit Self-Directed Learning Faculty of Education North-West University Potchefstroom, South Africa Phone number: 27 (0) 18 299 4780 Apply Now

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