Senior Lecturer
Listing reference: nwu_000253
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 31 October 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
FACULTY/ DIVISION: ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: M000529
VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
· Teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate level Statistics/Operations Research
· Research in the area of expertise and publish research in accredited conference proceedings and journals
· Participate in community engagement activities
· Serve in professional bodies as a reviewer, editor, other committees etc.
· Course development and curriculum
· Prepare and conduct student assessments allocated modules
· Administrative duties related to the department, school and faculty
Minimum requirements
· Masters/PhD Statistics/Operations Research NQF Level 9/10 is essential/ desirable
EXPERIENCE
· Lecturer: Five years lecturing experience plus a minimum of a research publication in an accredited journal. Conference proceedings as well as postgraduate supervision will be an added advantage.
· Senior Lecturer: Five years’ industry/teaching experience plus a minimum of two research publications in accredited journals. Conference proceedings as well as postgraduate supervision will be an added advantage.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Ability to teach a variety of Statistics and/or Operations Research modules
· Knowledge of Statistical methods and use of Statistical software
· Ability to supervise research students at honours, masters and/or co-supervise at Phd level
· Ability to conduct basic and applied research in the field of Statistics/Operations Research
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Communication skills/lecturing and people management skills
· Interpersonal skills
· Be able to work in a team
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 T J MOSIKARI on 018 389 2654
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: ZIZIPHO HLATHI on 018 389 2154
CLOSING DATE: 31 OCTOBER 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 JANUARY 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.
