Lecturer nGAP P003012
Listing reference: nwu_001245
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 31 January 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Mechanical Engineering
Location: Potchefstroom
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 ENGINEERING
POSITION NUMBER: NEW
VACANCY: LECTURER NGAP
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
APPLICANTS WHO APPLIED PREVIOUSLY SHOULD NOT REAPPLY. YOUR PREVIOUS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The nGAP position in the School of Mechanical Engineering is part of the SSAUF initiative by the DHET to improve the academic staffing at South African universities. It is a prestigious programme to enable young black candidates to follow a career as an academic. nGAP employees will participate in a six-year developmental programme on a permanent full-time basis under the University's normal conditions of service and will work under the supervision of an appointed mentor. In order to achieve the developmental aims of the programme, nGAP employees will have a reduced teaching load over the first three years of their appointment.
The North-West University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions, which form part of the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Preference will be given to applications from black (African, Coloured and Indian), female and disabled candidates, with a target that at least 80% of applicants should be appointed from these groups. Applicants must be SA citizens and 40 years or younger of age. The nGAP represents the eighth phase of the Staffing South African Universities Framework (SSAUF), which the Minister of Higher Education and Training approved at the start of 2015 as an initiative to improve the academic staffing capacity of South African universities. The programme aims at addressing the urgent and challenging imperative to recruit, support and retain black (African, Coloured and Indian), female academic and disabled staff to address the under-representation at all levels in the sector. It is a key vehicle to contribute to the transformation of the academic staff profile in disciplines of greatest need. nGAP employees will participate in a six-year developmental programme in terms of which they will be employed on a permanent full-time basis at the NWU under the University's normal conditions of service. They will be expected to register for and complete their doctoral studies, participate successfully in the DHET's Staffing South Africa's Universities Development Programme, and work under the supervision of an appointed mentor. In order to achieve the developmental aims of the programme, nGAP employees will have a reduced teaching load over the first four years of their appointment. They will be expected to work for additional two years at NWU after the completion of the six-year developmental programme. APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE A MASTER'S DEGREE WITH AN ACADEMIC AVERAGE OF 70% FOR THE MASTER’S DEGREE, THIS IS ESSENTIAL FOR ALL POSITIONS BELOW. PROOF OF RESULTS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching:
- Preparation of study guides and subject material
- Delivery of lectures and practical sessions
- Marking and assessments
- General module administration
Final Year Supervision:
- Topic selection and general guidance to students
- Liaising with external clients
- Frequent project meetings with students
Research:
- Conduct research towards own qualification
- Supervision of postgraduate students
- Involvement in professional/academic societies
School Administration:
- Representation at marketing events
- Involvement in Engineering Schools
- Representation on Faculty-specific committees
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering
- 2-3 years Evidence of independent research or industry experience
- The Master's degree must be achieved with an average of 70% or above. Please attach proof of results in your application
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES:
- Registerable with ECSA as Candidate Engineer
- 1-2 years’ Teaching or Student Assistant Experience
KEY FUNCTIONAL COMETENCIES:
- Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and interne
- Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance
- Research methodology and technical writing
- 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
- Effective time-management skills
- Effective communication skills
- Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation
- 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 ability to be self-driven
- The ability to solve problems independently
- Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills
- A high level of professional and ethical conduct
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Decision-making skills
- Analytical skills
- Confidence
- Self-motivation and Critical thinking
REMUNERATION
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 Martin Van Eldik on 0182994283
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Fadilha Minty on 018 299 4811
CLOSING DATE: 31 January 2023
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.
