SENIOR LECTURER M000196
Listing reference: nwu_000193
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 1 October 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: HUMANITIES
POSITION NUMBER: M000196
VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: 7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To offer quality teaching and learning; supervise postgraduate students; produce high-impact research in accredited publications; participate in quality enhancement processes; and advance engaged scholarship.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning - Offering quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
Supervising postgraduate students. Developing module content. Completing teaching-related administration. Participating in processes to enhance teaching and learning quality in the subject group, school and faculty.
Research and Innovation – Publishing peer reviewed, accredited articles in high-impact disciplinary journals. Publishing monographs and book chapters with reputable academic publishers. Submitting funding applications to stimulate research initiatives. Presenting research in academic spaces such as conferences, seminars and workshops.
Community Engagement - Finding meaningful opportunities to establish and continue community engagement initiatives that bring research and teaching into the service of community projects and development.
Academic Citizenship – Serving on editorial boards and academic association committees. Participating in the external evaluation of assessments for other universities. Participating in peer review processes for academic publication.
Leadership in the NWU - From time to time serving in subject and programme leadership positions as may become available.
Minimum requirements
Qualification
• PhD in Population Studies/Demography is essential.
Experience/s
• Three or more years of experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at a reputable university.
• A substantial record of supervising Masters students to completion.
• A record of consistently publishing in accredited disciplinary journals and/or in books published by reputable academic publishers.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
• Computer literate in office tools.
• Advanced knowledge of software for quantitative statistical data analysis, preferably SPSS.
• Literate in the use of Learning Management Systems in the tertiary education sector.
• Academic module and programme design.
• Higher education pedagogical approaches.
• Knowledge of funding systems and how to secure funding.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
• Must have the capacity to mentor senior students and junior colleagues.
• Must be able to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well with a diverse range of colleagues, students and stakeholders.
• Must be able to effectively resolve conflicts as may arrive in the workplace.
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: Dr MP Molope 0183892524
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Innocentia Mphuthi 0183892457
CLOSING DATE: 1 October 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: ASAP
