JUNIOR LECTURER / LECTURER- SAFETY MANAGEMENT V002712 & V002672
Listing reference: nwu_000815
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 18 June 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
POSITION NUMBER: V002712 AND V002672 (2 POSITIONS)
VACANCY: JUNIOR LECTURER / LECTURER- SAFETY MANAGEMENT
PEROMNES GRADE: A7/A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and Learning
- The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions, and studio sessions.
- Initiation and development of subject material.
- Marking and assessment.
- Consultation with students.
2. Research and Innovation
- Conduct research.
- Involved in professional activity.
3. Academic Leadership
- Involved in school and faculty committees.
- Contribute to advising students and recruitment activities.
4. Social responsiveness
- Involved in community engagement and sharing of expertise.
Minimum requirements
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
A Junior Lecturer / Lecturer is expected to contribute to the teaching effort of the institution and carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her professional activities to the profession or discipline. An academic at this level is also expected to play a role in scholarship, research, and/or professional activities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Qualification
- Junior lecturer: Postgraduate/BTech qualification in Safety Management/relevant field and 3 years/more experience in the safety management field.
- Lecturer: Postgraduate/BTech qualification in Safety Management/relevant field and 6 years/more experience in the safety management field.
Experience/s
- A minimum of 3 years (Junior Lecturer) / 6 years (Lecturer) of relevant work experience in this particular subject field is essential.
- A minimum of 1 year experience in the presentation of relevant subjects in an undergraduate teaching programme is desirable.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer literary in MS Office, e-mail and internet.
- Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
- Commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational environment.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Effective time management skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Good digital technology skills.
- Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
- Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.
- The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group.
- Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as the ability to be self-driven.
- Ability to solve problems independently.
- 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: Prof N de Klerk (016 910 3364)
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Michael Moafuriwa (Michael.Moafuriwa@nwu.ac.za)
CLOSING DATE: 17 June 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1 September 2022
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.
