LECTURER: P001284
Listing reference: nwu_001249
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 17 November 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY: POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: P001284 VACANCY: LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Teaching and research of Geology and Soil Sciences in the School.
Job description
1. Teaching
· Teaching at undergraduate level in Geology and/or Soil Sciences.
2. Research
· Undertake research within the Unit for Environment Sciences and Management on issues of Geology.
· Supervision of post-graduate students.
· Produce research output through international and national accredited articles.
· Fundraising for research.
3. Administration
· Administrative tasks including curriculum development.
4. Community engagement
· Application of expertise in communities to address local identified issues of Geology.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Essential: Petrology and/or Structural Geology, Desirable; Mining/Economic Geology and/or another geological field.
· Essential: Laboratory experience (e.g. microscopy, XRF/XRD).
· Essential: Geological field work including geological mapping.
· Desirable: Specialised Software skills/GIS/Modelling/Statistics.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Researcher
· Team player
· Ability to teach diverse groups
· Project management abilities
· Work under pressure
· Good communicator
· Good writing skills
Minimum requirements
· MSc in Geology.
· Three (3) years’ experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students.
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:
· PhD in Geology.
· One (1) year experience in undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
· SACNASP registration.
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 Stuart Piketh 018 299 1582
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Mpume Mqina 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 17 November 2022
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.
