NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS) FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY OF NATURAL & AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: M000939 VACANCY: LECTURER -nGAP PEROMNES GRADE: A8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is implementing the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) under Staffing South Africa’s Universities Framework (SSAUF) in partnership with South African state universities. The incumbent will form part of the teaching staff for specialised discipline modules at undergraduate level and will be given the time to equip him-/herself in the scholarly content of modules related to Microbiology and become an expert over time with guidance from the current senior academic staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.             Teaching and Learning

• Undergraduate teaching and all associated activities per module (service modules included), according to the requirements of the school mentorship programme.
• Teaching activities with regards to honours modules according to the requirements of the school mentorship programme

 

2.             Research and Innovation

• Support research in accordance with the requirements of the school mentorship programme that will lead to publication of articles in accredited journals and contributing to national and international conference participations.
• Supervision of honours students in accordance with the requirements of the school mentorship programme.
• Co-supervision of Master’s students in accordance with the requirements of the school mentorship programme.

3.             Community Engagement

• Involvement in the initiatives of the school and in accordance with the requirements of the school mentorship programme.

4. Obtaining PhD

• Undertake a PhD study and successfully complete it within the prescribed 6-years period.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:                       Prof Oziniel Ruzvidzo on 018 389 2289

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:    Ms Innocentia Mphuthi on 018 389 2457

• MSc degree in Microbiology or closely related field
• The Master’s degree must be achieved with an average of 70% or above. Please attach proof of results in your application.
• One year’s Experience in teaching at tertiary level will be an added advantage
• Advanced hands-on experience in laboratory techniques in the related subject field is essential
• Basic exposure to mentorship programmes is essential
• Must be younger than 40 years.

 

ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCES:

• Accreditation with South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) will be an added advantage
• Membership with South African Society for Microbiology (SASM) will be an added advantage

 

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Teaching of undergraduate modules
• Supervision of honours students
• Relating of abstractive information to students and adjusting teaching styles to student needs
• Relating of general microbiological concepts into research dynamics

 

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Sound interpersonal relationships
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Effective time management
• Capacity to work under pressure
• Ability to be self-motivated
• Effective attention to detail