ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR V002652
Listing reference: nwu_001274
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 18 November 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Gauteng
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: V002652
VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
PEROMNES GRADE: A6
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
An Associate Professor is expected to make a significant contribution to all activities of the organisational unit or interdisciplinary area and play a significant role within their profession or discipline. Academics at this level may be appointed in recognition of distinction in their disciplinary.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· A PhD Degree in Economics
EXPERIENCE:
· 5 years’ work experience in the subject group Econometrics
· 3 years of evidence in independence and initiate in research, applied or creative works
· 3 years’ sound practical experience to lead students in work integrated learning
RECCOMENDATION:
· An NRF rating
KEY FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
· Computer literacy In MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Email and internet
· Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance students' performance
· Research outputs
· A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ 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 communication skills
· Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation
· Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the functionally multilingual environments of the NWU
· The ability to function well individually and a part of a team/ subject group
· Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven
· The ability to solve problems independently
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and Learning
· The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical and studio sessions
· Initiation and development of subject material
2. Development and Supervision
· The preparation and delivery of lecturers and seminars
· Supervision of the program of study of honours students or of postgraduate students engaged in course work
· Teaching activities include initiation and development of unit materials and may include the supervision of honours and research students
3. Research
· 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
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 Steve Dunga Tel: 016 910 3372
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dolly Lebepe Tel:018 299 4936
CLOSING DATE: 18 November 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 February 2023
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.
