PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Lecturer position is an integral role within the academic career path and requires a candidate to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning, research and innovation, academic leadership, management, and university service. Additionally, the candidate should commit to social responsiveness, including sharing expertise and engaging with the community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Teaching and Learning.

·        Demonstrate excellence in postgraduate teaching by submitting a reflective portfolio that critically reflects on teaching and learning practices.

·        Develop and implement effective learning environments, including face-to-face and blended approaches.

·        Utilize learning management systems (LMS) and online platforms for teaching and learning.

·        Employ effective assessment practices and reflect on student feedback.

·        Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and excellence awards in teaching and learning.

·        Successfully supervise or co-supervise 2 MBA mini dissertations annum as ratified by the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee.

·        Complete the CTL and other T & L development courses.

·        Develop and update study guides according to CTL requirements.

·        Integrating responsible management and sustainable development goals (SDGs) into the curriculum.

·        Provide evidence of the impact on and transfer of competencies to students.

·        Teach on the MBA or PGDM programme.

Academic Leadership, Management, and University Service.

·        Participate in school and faculty committees, contributing to the overall academic leadership and management.

·        Provide guidance and support to students, including advising and recruitment activities.

·        Active involvement and participation in Think Tanks and Pitsos.

·        Presenting at least one Bon-Bon annually.

·        Active participation in the scientific committee.

·        Active participation in the programme meetings.

·        Editor/Co-editor academic journal.

·        Reviewer academic journal.

·        Outside committee member.

·        External examiner for MBAs and PhDs (If having a PhD).

·        Internal examiner/moderator for MBA and PhDs (If having a PhD).

·        Consulting work (application of expertise).

·        Conference organisation committee member.

Social Responsiveness.

·        Engage in community engagement initiatives, such as media comment, education, or activities benefiting specific communities.

·        Participate in awards, prizes, grants, or other acknowledgements that recognize service at any level.

·        Contribute to academic citizenship and demonstrate a commitment to sharing expertise with the community.

·        A master’s degree in project management, Information Management or related fields.

·        A minimum of five (5) years’ teaching experience at a reputable Higher Education Institution, preferably in a business school context.

·        A minimum of five (3) years’ experience in the development of programme outcomes and module content at PGDM and Executive Development Levels.

 ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES

·        A minimum of three (3) years’ industry-related experience.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet.

·        Clear evidence of strength in teaching and learning in a blended environment and research and innovation activity.

·        Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaboration environment.

·        Knowledge, skills, and practical experience in the field of Data-driven Decision Making, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, or Machine Learning.

·        Excellent problem-solving skills.

·        Demonstrated a high standard of interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.

·        Demonstrated language skills (in English and at least one other official South African Language) to function optimally within the multi-lingual environment of the NWU.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Have excellent people and conflict resolution skills.

·        Can apply time management and work independently (on their own and without supervision).

·        Must be able to work well in a group.

·        Demonstrate initiative and leadership in research and teaching and learning.

·        The ability to maintain effective and constructive interpersonal relationships, as well as to motivate and persuade others to be effective, efficient, achieve agreed goals timely, behave harmoniously, and become or remain interdependent.

·        A clear vision, effective, clear, and timely two-way communication, strong results, and people orientation, instilling trust, driving diversity, transformation, and ethics, and managing conflict proactively.

·        A high level of professional and ethical conduct.

·        Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills.

·        Effective time-management skills.

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. J Sekhampu 018 299 1408

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. M Motsemme on 018 299 4958

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                             30 May 2025

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.

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