ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
- TEACHING
- The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and studio sessions.
- Initiation and development of subject material.
- DEVELOPMENT AND SUPERVISION
- The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
- Supervision of the programme of study of honours/master’s students or of postgraduate students engaged in course work.
- Teaching activities include initiation and development of unit materials and may include the supervision of master's and honours students.
- The supervision of honours and research students and where appropriate the leadership of research teams. This may require a high level of administrative work.
- RESEARCH
- Supervision of major honours/master's or postgraduate research projects.
- Conducting of research.
- Involvement in professional activity.
- DEVELOPMENT OF COURSE MATERIALS
- Development of course material with appropriate advice and support of more senior colleagues.
- Marking of assessments
- Consultations with students
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: Prof Jan van Romburgh (082 331 0188)
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Elroy Gelant 018 299 4948
CLOSING DATE: 18 June 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 Nov 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 the 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.
Minimum requirements
- PhD Generic research
- Membership of at least one professional body.
EXPERIENCE:
- 5 years' work experience in relevant subject group.
- 5 years' experience of extensive independence and initiative in research.
- 5 years' experience of sound practical experience to lead students in work integrated learning.
- Registered with at least one professional body.
- Accreditation(s) with any professional body.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer literacy in MS office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet
- Knowledge of appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance
- Research outputs and publications in academic journals over the past five years
- A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students' educational development and wellbeing.
- Knowledge of modern platforms to enhance ongoing change in the learning and collaboration environment.
- Will be expected to be involved in the development of and have responsibility for curricula and programmes of study.
- Effective time management, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
- Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.
- The ability to function well individually and as part of team/subject group.
- Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as being self-driven.
