Academic Head of Department (Contract appointment: 5 years with the possibility of serving a second term) (Job ID: 6512)

Organizational Unit: University of the Free State - Faculty of Education - Department of Curriculum Studies and Higher Education; Contract Type: Contract; Occupation Level: Temporary; Location: Bloemfontein Campus – Bloemfontein, FS ZA; Closing Date: 3/7/2026.

Duties and Responsibilities Provide formal teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Act as a supervisor for postgraduate students. Ensure active involvement in research. Active involvement in curriculum development related to Curriculum Studies and Higher Education. Continuous planning and execution of teaching and research strategies, general organising and coordinating administrative duties, mentoring and motivating staff, managing finances (e.g., annual budgeting, allocation of funds) of the Department. Provide academic leadership by creating and executing strategies to establish the ...