LECTURER
Listing reference: nwu_000078
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 29 July 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICAL SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: P000849
VACANCY: LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The candidate will be responsible for lecturing undergraduate and/or postgraduate statistics modules, and can also be expected to be involved in the development of new modules. Other duties include the supervision of honours students.
Job description
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to analyse data using advanced statistical techniques by means of suitable statistical computer packages (such as SAS, R, SPSS and STATISTICA)
· Ability to provide guidance with regards to data collection
· Ability to present both undergraduate and postgraduate statistics modules
· Ability to act as group coordinator for modules with multiple groups
· Ability to handle large undergraduate classes and supervise honours students
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Ability to work independently and effectively in a team
· Ability to act as a mentor for junior staff
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. TEACHING AND LEARNING
· Presenting undergraduate and postgraduate statistics modules. Development of new modules.
2. RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
· Providing supervision for postgraduate students
3. MONEY STREAM 3
· Participating in other money stream 3 endeavours, such as the presentation of short courses.
4. ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT TASKS
· Helping with administrative and management tasks within the subject group.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof D Kubayi – 018 299 2569
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Mpumi Mqina – 018 285 2009
Minimum requirements
· MSc in Mathematical Statistics or equivalent
· Registered for PhD or intention to register for PhD
· Membership with the Subject society, SASA - desirable
· 2 years’ experience in teaching undergraduate and honours courses – desirable.