LECTURER- SAFETY MANAGEMENT V002712
Listing reference: nwu_000567
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 30 March 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
POSITION NUMBER: V002712
VACANCY: LECTURER- SAFETY MANAGEMENT
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
A Lecturer is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the institution and carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her professional activities to the profession or discipline. An academic at this level is also expected to play a major role in scholarship, research and/or professional activities.
Job description
1. Teaching and Learning
· The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions, and studio sessions.
· Initiation and development of subject material.
2. Development and supervision
· The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
· Supervision of the program of study of honour students or of postgraduate students engages in course work.
· Teaching activities may include the supervision of honours and research students.
3. Research and innovation
· Supervision of major honours or postgraduate research projects.
· The conduct of research.
· Involvement in professional activity.
4. Development of course material
· Development of course material with appropriate advice from and support of more senior employees.
· Marking and assessment.
· Consultation with students.
Minimum requirements
Ø A postgraduate qualification in safety management in the related field is essential.
· Experience/s
Ø A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in this particular subject group.
Ø A minimum overseers’ Experience in the presentation of relevant subjects in an undergraduate teaching programme.
Ø Minimum of 3 years in Sound practical experience to lead students in work in integrated learning.
Ø 10 years of evidence of independence and initiative in research, applied or creative works.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Computer literary in MS Office, e-mail .and internet.
· Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
· Research outputs.
· A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational environment.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· 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 the ability to be self-driven.
· Ability to solve problems independently.
· High level of professional and ethical conduct.
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 N de Klerk (016 910 3364)
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dolly Lebepe (018 299 4936)
CLOSING DATE: 30 March 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.
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.
