Lecturer- nGAP
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The nGAP is a position which has been earmarked by the Department of Higher Education to ensure that there is recruitment of newly graduated incumbents who meets the requirements for tertiary education to be recruited to ensure that there is sustainability of the sector in the country by training new academics.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaching and learning – The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, workshops. Initiation and development of subject material. Development of course material with appropriate advice from and support of more senior employees. Marking and assessment. Consultation of students. The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars. Teaching activities include initiation and development of unit materials and may include the supervision of honours students.
- Research – Supervision of major honours research projects. The conduct of research. Pursuing his/her PhD studies, attending research workshops, writing for publications, attending conferences.
- Community Engagement- Activities / Projects in the community
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 Daniel Metsileng, 018 389 2207
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Sello Kgori, 018 389 2159
CLOSING DATE: 21 June 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.
Minimum requirements
- MCom/MPhil degree in Transport Economics/ Logistics Management / Supply Chain Management or closely related. The Master’s degree must be achieved with an average of 70% or above.
- Undertake a PhD study and successfully complete it within the prescribed 6-years period.
- Must be SA citizen and 40 years or younger
- 1-2 years’ experience in the particular subject group, Applicants to show evidence of independence and imitative in research, applied or creative work, Sound practical experience to lead students in work integrated learning is desirable.
- 1-year experience teaching at tertiary level will be an added advantage
- Proof of academic results to be attached
Essential Competencies:
- Knowledge and in depth understanding of transport economics, logistics management and supply chain management.
- Ability to teach basic transport economics and logistics management modules
- Knowledge in transport economics and management theories
- Ability to supervise honours research projects
- Ability to conduct basic and applied research in the fields of transport economics and logistic managements.
Behavioural Competencies
- Effective time-management skills
- Effective communication skills
- Good interpersonal relations and 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 ability to be self-driven
