LECTURER M0001077
Listing reference: nwu_000632
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 15 April 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY MAHIKENG
FACULTY/ DIVISION: ECONOMICS MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: M0001077
VACANCY: 1
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
A Lecturer is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the institution, and to carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her professional activities relevant to the profession or discipline
Job description
1. Teaching and Learning
• The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops and student field excursions.
• Teach advance mathematical economics/or environmental economics at postgraduate level
• Initiation and development of subject material
2. Development and Supervision
• The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
• Supervision of the program of study of honours students or postgraduate students engaged in coursework
• Teaching activities include the initiation and development of unit materials and may include the supervision of honours and research students.
3. Research and Innovation
• Supervision of major honours or postgraduate research projects.
• The conduct of research.
• Involvement in professional activity.
4. Development of Course materials
• Development of course material with appropriate advice from and support of more senior employees.
• Marking and assessment.
• Consultation with students
Minimum requirements
• A Master’s Degree in Economics is essential
• A good progress in PhD studies
• At least one (1) year lecturing experience plus a minimum of one (1) research publication in an accredited journal. Conference proceedings, as well as postgraduate supervision will be an added advantage.
• Membership with ESSA is desirable
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
• Knowledge in energy and environmental economics, mathematical economics and Econometrics at the postgraduate level.
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet
• Knowledge in Statistical software (Eviews and/or Stata).
• Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance
• A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in student’s educational development and wellbeing
• Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaboration environment
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
• Effective time-management skills
• Effective communication skills
• Good interpersonal relations
• 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 the ability to be self-driven
• The ability to solve problems independently
• The ability to supervise graduate students good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills
• A high level of professional and ethical conduct
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 Teboho Mosikari 018 389 2654
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Zizipho Hlathi 018 389 2154
CLOSING DATE: 15 April 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 June 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.
