SENIOR LECTURER M001081
Listing reference: nwu_000733
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 27 May 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: MARKET RELATED
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY MAFIKENG
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL: INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS CENTRE
POSITION NAME: SENIOR LECTURER
POSITION NUMBER: M001081
VACANCY: 1
PEROMNES GRADE: A7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The IKS Centre has limited capacity in terms of teaching and learning, and hence it needs senior qualified staff who will assist also with curriculum improvement of the BIKS. The number of undergraduate students registered for the BIKS is increasing. Therefore, appointment of a senior lecturer with IKS qualification is pertinent
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: JOB DESCRIPTION
- Teaching of modules in indigenous knowledge systems at undergraduate level
- Supervision of BIKS 4th year students project and MIKS students
- Community engagement in indigenous knowledge systems
- Active participation in the development of community-based research by adapting and designing modules for service learning
- Funds raising
- Research and publications
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- PhD degree specialising in indigenous knowledge systems is essential
EXPERIENCE:
- 2 years postgraduate supervision & a record of research output experience is essential for senior lecturer
- 2 years functional and subject related experience: Tertiary experience, is essential
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS):
- Ability to develop study materials, teach modules in Indigenous Knowledge Systems using indigenous pedagogies
- Ability to engage with the holders / practitioners and communities in indigenous knowledge systems
- Knowledge, skills, competencies of indigenous research methodologies, cosmologies, ontologies, philosophies, epistemologies and worldviews
- Effective communication, computer skills suitable for teaching, community engagement and research dissemination
- Ability to design, execute and publish research findings in indigenous knowledge systems
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to work in a team, ability to work under pressure
- Leadership skills, tolerance, innovative, creative, flexible, effective, punctual
- Ability to work and engage with the indigenous communities, indigenous knowledge holders and practitioners
- Ability to resolve conflict, build peace, interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence
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: Dr Motheo Koitsiwe 018-389 2157
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Innocentia Mphuthi 018-389-2457
CLOSING DATE: 27 MAY 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: ASAP
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.
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If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.