Junior Lecturer
Listing reference: nwu_000040
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 12 July 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
VACANCY: JUNIOR LECTURER X 2
PEROMNES GRADE: A9
POSITION NUMBER: M000331 & M001061
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
This post(s) serves as one of the vehicles that the University uses to ensure good governance of teaching and learning that speaks to sustainable and responsive quality academic programs. The incumbent of this post(s) should ensure that students are exposed to various HRM and LR strategies that enhances workplace well-being. Over and above promoting good governance, the Junior Lecturer(s) will be expected to exercise a special responsibility in providing excellence research outputs both in supervising students and publication of papers that will address specific areas within the working environment
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning
· Conduct classes (physical and virtual), class management, workshops, student field excursions, initiate and develop subject material.
· Develop course material with appropriate advice from and support of senior members of academic staff.
· Design and implement student assessment strategy (plan).
· Be readily available for student academic consultations
Research and Innovation
· Student research supervision.
· Conduct of own research for publication.
Community Engagement
· Integrate and align community engagement programs with core activities (teaching and learning and research) that promote the School and ultimately the NWU brand
School Administration
· Manage and administer all matters related to HRM or LR Program as per the guidelines of a program Leader.
· Manage and administer all content related to work allocation and report accordingly.
· Attend all work related meetings like school meetings, module meeting (workshops), research workshops, etc
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
· Ensure total compliance of the OHS as specified by the University
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelors/Honours Degree in Human Resource Management or Labour Relations is essential (NQF 9)
· Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage
EXPERIENCE:
· 1 – 2 years Industry experience.
· Higher education teaching experience will be an added advantage.
· Relevant and appropriate industry experience in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations.
· Teaching and learning (facilitation, presentation and communication skills) experience in Human Resource Management, Labour Relations and / Industrial Psychology.
· Knowledge and ability to conduct and supervise research.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:
Functional / Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills)
· Computer Literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
· Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theories and practices to enhance student performance.
· Knowledge of modern teaching and learning platforms (blackboard technology, eFundi etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaboration environment
· Commitment to teaching and learning, and willingness to become involved in student’s educational development and well-being.
· Knowledge of approaches to student access, curriculum design and delivery within the applicable academic fields
Behavioural Competencies
· Effective time management skills, communication skills, problem solving skills, planning and organising skills interpersonal relations and client service orientation.
· Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
· Ability to function individually and as a team player.
· High level of professional and ethical conduct.
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr DL Lesenyeho
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Sello Kgori 018 389 2159
CLOSING DATE: 12 July 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 September 2021
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
