Position: Senior Lecturer: Early Childhood Education and Care

Job type
Full Time
Category
Academic
Location / Branch
University of Namibia / Khomasdal Campus
Closing Date
27 March 2026 (1 week from now)
Job Description

Lecturing Early Childhood Education and Care modules to Early Childhood Education and Junior Primary student teachers; Drive/Champion ECEC mandate and activities (such as play-based pedagogy)in the Department and School of Education; Develop ECEC teacher education programmes for the department; Liaise with stakeholders in the Early Childhood Education sector at national and international levels; Develop learning and teaching materials for early childhood education and care; Apply blended learning and teaching; Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and project-based learning; Evaluate students during teaching practicum; Engage in cross-disciplinary research and publication activities as well as providing service to the academic and wider ECEC community; Participate in community engagement activities; Lecture a module for Environmental Education for Sustainability; Perform any other duties as required by the Department and University.

Requirements
  • A PhD in Early Childhood Education or related field;
  • Five (5) years working or teaching experience in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) settings at national or global level;
  •  Three (3) years lecturing experience at tertiary education level;
  • Strong background in Early Childhood Education practice and research;
  • Ability to teach Environmental Sustainability modules will be an added advantage

The advertisement reflects the minimum eligibility criteria and the Search Committee may set additional eligibility criteria for shortlisting and selection purposes. 

Published On
13 March 2026
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