Lecturer MF00817
Listing reference: nwu_000102
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 4 September 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: MF00817
VACANCY: LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To fill a vacancy for a fixed-term lecturer that is being re-advertised.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning
· Undergraduate teaching and all associated activities per module, for PLKS 171 and 172.
· Effective teaching practices – contact and online modes.
· Satisfactory student success rate according to Faculty norms.
· Monitoring of and engagement with at-risk students to ensure student success.
· Effective assessment practices.
Administrative
· Involved in required administrative tasks of the subject group.
· Contributions to advising students and recruitment activities.
Minimum requirements
Qualification
· MSc NQF Level 9 in Botany or related field is essential.
Experience/s
· 1 year experience in teaching at tertiary level.
· 1 year hands-on experience in laboratory techniques relevant to the subject.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Good knowledge of basic biology and botany concepts.
· Ability to relate abstract information to students and to adjust teaching style to student needs.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Good interpersonal relationships.
· Capacity to work under pressure.
· Self-motivated.
· Attention to detail.
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. Oziniel Ruzvidzo 0183892289
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Innocentia Mphuthi 0183892457
CLOSING DATE: 31 August 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1 January 2022