Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer
Listing reference: nwu_000050
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 9 July 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 CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC SCIENCES
VACANCY: PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A5/A6/A7
POSITION NUMBER: M000329
Job description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate level Information System.
· Research in the area of expertise and publish research in accredited conference proceedings and journals.
· Participate in community service/expertise.
· Service in professional bodies as reviewer, editor, other committees etc.
· Course development and curriculum.
· Prepare and conduct student assessments in specific modules.
Administrative duties related to the School’s activities and academic programmes
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
· PhD in Information Systems/Computer Science/Information Technology.
· Appropriate membership in the field of study is recommended.
EXPERIENCE
· Senior Lecturer: Five years’ industry/teaching experience plus a minimum of two research publications in accredited journal. Conference proceedings will be an added advantage as well as postgraduate supervision.
· Associate Professor: Five years’ industry/teaching experience plus a minimum of four research publications in accredited journal and proof of M or D postgraduate supervision. Conference proceedings will be an added advantage.
· Professor: Eight years’ industry/teaching experience plus a minimum of eight research publications in accredited journal and proof of M or D postgraduate supervision. Conference proceedings will be an added advantage.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:
Functional / Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills)
· Must have an in-depth information Systems theory and its application
· Apply to teach basic information Systems modules
· Knowledge of information Systems management theories
· Ability to supervise research students at honours, masters and PhD levels
· Ability to conduct basic and applied research in the field of Information Systems
Behavioural Competencies
· Communication skills/ lecturing and people management skills
· Interpersonal skills
· Be able to work in a team
· Demonstration of multi-language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual
· environments of the NWU
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 L.D Metsileng 018 389 2207
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Sello Kgori 018 389 2159
CLOSING DATE: 09 July 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
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.
