SENIOR LECTURER_P001052 (re-advert_3)
Listing reference: nwu_000587
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 27 May 2022
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: P001052
VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The successful 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 postgraduate students, and performing statistical consultations where one supports staff members, post-doctorate and postgraduate students or external entities with the planning, design and statistical analyses of their research projects.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. TEACHING AND LEARNING
· Presenting undergraduate and postgraduate modules
· Be involved in the development of new modules
2. RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
· Mentoring and supervision of postgraduate students
· Conducting collaborative research and publishing research outputs in accredited journals
3. MONEY STREAM 3
· Participate in money stream 3 endeavours such as the presentation of short courses
· Performing statistical consultations
4. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
· Participate in Statistics outreach activities and service to the Statistics community
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Expertise in statistical computer packages – SAS, R, SPSS and STATISTICA
· Ability to supervise postgraduate students
· Ability to handle large undergraduate classes
· Good organisational skills
· Excellent problem solving skills
· Excellent communication skills (English – verbally and in writing)
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· The ability to function effectively under pressure and as part of a team
· Good interpersonal relations, and positive client-service orientation
· Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
Minimum requirements
· PhD in Mathematical Statistics or equivalent
· 3 years’ experience in teaching undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses
· Proven research track record – at least two publications in accredited journals
· Experience in postgraduate supervision – desirable
· SASA membership – desirable
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof David Kubayi – 018 299 2569
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Mpumi Mqina – 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 19 April 2022 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 June 2022 OR AS SOON AS AVAILABLE
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.
