SENIOR LECTURER P001070
Listing reference: nwu_000463
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 25 February 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
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: GEOLOGY
POSITION NUMBER: P001070
VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Providing Senior Lecturing expertise for undergraduates and postgraduates
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and learning:
· Lecturing of under- and postgraduate geology modules
· Preparation of material and instrumentation for practical instruction
· Presentation of practical contact sessions
· Consultation with students
· Compilation and marking of tests, assignments, and examination papers
2. Geology and environmental geology focused research:
· Research and publication of results
· Participation in postgraduate program including supervision for Hons, MSc and Ph.D. students
· Acquiring research projects and funds
3. General administrative duties
Minimum requirements
· PhD in Geology
· 3-5 years’ lecturing experience (in Geology)
· 3 years’ experience in geological field mapping organisation
· 3-5 years ‘experience in the use of appropriate laboratory and field instrumentation
· Experience in supervision of Hons, MSc and PhD level at a tertiary institution (essential)
· Proven record of research in the form of publications in ISI journals (essential)
· Proven record of acquiring research projects and funding (desirable)
· SACNASP registration or in process of obtaining registration (desirable)
· NRF rating or the potential to obtain (desirable)
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Knowledge in providing training in geology.
· Effective time management regarding responsibilities.
· Project management skills.
· Communications skills.
· Ability to interact with students and staff.
· Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally (writing and verbally) in the various multilingual environments of the NWU – on all levels (students, colleagues and management).
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Ability to work effectively independently and in a team
· Good organisational skills
· Ability to function under pressure
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 2540
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Moratuwa Motsemme – 018 299 4958
CLOSING DATE: 25 February 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 April 2022 or 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.
