SENIOR LECTURER : HISTORY OF ART (P001098)
Listing reference: nwu_001346
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 31 January 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DIVISION: HUMANITIES
DIRECTORATE: SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES
POSITION NUMBER: P001098
POSITION: LECTURER – HISTORY OF ART
PEROMNES GRADE: A7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
[ Previous applicants will be considered no need to reapply ]
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The subject group History of Art at the NWU Potchefstroom campus seeks to appoint one new member of staff (Senior Lecturer) to assume teaching and research responsibilities. Candidates with an academic background and research experience in history of art, visual art and culture, and related disciplines are invited to apply
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and Learning:
· Teach introductory and advanced level courses to a diverse student body
· Bring enthusiasm and strong pedagogy to teaching; engage in a practical, hands-on program of teaching; and provide strong mentoring to students
· Provide curricular leadership in the history of art program
· Engage in scholarly and subject related case studies
· Provide service to the community
2. Curriculum development:
· Contribute to curricular revision to reflect the latest trends in the field and to build and expand the History of Art subject group
3. Scholarly work
· Publication record and clear evidence of agenda for continued research in the field of History of Art and Visual Studies
· Contribution to the academic citizenship and development of the subject group
· Development of the research niche ViNCO
· Participation in research projects with colleagues
4. Study Guidance:
· Provide study guidance to graduate students on Honours, Masters and PhD levels
· Proven record of study guidance
5. Administration and other tasks:
· Responsible for all administrative tasks with regards to the above
· Study guide development and update
· Student marks and assessment
· Share responsibility for committee and department assignments as required
· Participate in services related to the life of the school and community
Minimum requirements
· PhD in History of Art/Visual Studies or related
EXPERIENCE:
· 3 years’ teaching and supervising experience. Study supervision for postgraduate students
· Clear evidence of a research agenda/ proven publication record
RECOMMENDATION:
· Member of SAVAH, SAJAH, or any other applicable scholarly association
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 Lida Holtzhausen Tel: 018 299 1645
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Vuyi Ramavhulela Tel: 018 299 4904
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.
