JUNIOR LECTURER (PHYSICAL SCIENCE EDUCATION)
Listing reference: nwu_000125
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 28 August 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: South Africa
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: market related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: EDUCATION
POSITION NUMBER: P000424
VACANCY: JUNIOR LECTURER (PHYSICAL SCIENCE EDUCATION)
PEROMNES GRADE: A9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To fill an existing vacant post to teach Physical Sciences. A junior lecturer is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the institution, and to carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her professional career relevant to the profession or discipline in terms of research and community engagement
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching-learning - Teaching-learning of Physical Sciences and Natural Sciences to B.Ed. and B.Ed. Hons students (includes organisational and management tasks).
2. Research - Furthering of own qualifications.
3. Community Engagement - Be involved or initiate community engagement projects.
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 Anitia Lubbe at 018 2994323
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Rouzenne Slambert at 018 252861
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.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· Relevant First degree with Physics 3 (Physical Sciences)
· Honour’s degree with specialisation in Physics (Physical Sciences) will be an advantage
· Initial teacher’s qualification with majors in Physical Sciences
· Minimum of 2 years’ relevant teaching experience in Secondary schools
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Fundamental Knowledge of Physical Sciences concepts to teach Physics (and Natural Sciences) content modules for undergraduate B.Ed. and Hons students
· Knowledge of dynamic teaching- learning technologies;
· Good computer skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
· Use of blended learning environments, e.g., Internet and email;
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Able to function well in a multi-lingual, multi-cultural working environment
· Good communication skills
· Good interpersonal skills
· Good planning skills
· To function optimally in a multi-language working environment