LECTURER
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
- Teaching and learning
- Teaching modules in the labour relations programme on undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- Research and innovation
- Research and publication in the subject field (LARM); complete with own PhD; and post graduate supervision.
- Community engagement
- Integrate and align community engagement with core activities and promote sustainability principles.
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 Graupner Tel: 018 299 4309
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Elroy Gelant
CLOSING DATE: 30 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
- Master’s degree in labour relations
- Experience of teaching, development of teaching content, examination and/moderation.
- 3 years’ experience as a labour relations practitioner.
ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCES:
- Accreditations at South-African Society of Labour Law
- Registered with South-African Board of People Practices
- Experience in proven publications in labour relations, and added advantage will be a drafted PhD proposal.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer literacy in MS (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Proven undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in labour relations
- Proven experience with conducting training and meetings using virtual platforms such as Zoom/MS team etc.
- Knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methods relevant to the field of labour relations.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Analytical thinking: secures, compares and contrasts information from different sources and identifies cause-effect relationships.
- Results oriented: Focus on the achievement of end-results while monitoring work or information for accuracy and completeness.
- Professional labour relations knowledge: shows expert knowledge in professional area with a global understanding.
- Ethics and integrity: consistently advocates for and drives ethical principles stipulated by the professional body.
