Lecturer N002603
Listing reference: nwu_001979
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 19 September 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
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 OF ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
POSITION NUMBERS: N002603
VACANCY: LECTURER
PEROMNES: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
This position has been planned to lecture the undergraduate at the undergraduate BENG level and assist with lecturing the F ENG 411 Engineering management course which is a final year engineering course which is taken by industrial engineering students. Over and above, these courses the incumbent must be able flexible and be able to adapt to teaching most of the Industrial Engineering courses at an undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
In addition, this position will add more capacity to the Industrial school in terms of the PG Diploma, the numbers have almost doubled since.
last year and we are currently running two cohorts in parallel. We therefore need to build additional capacity in the School of Industrial Engineering.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching & Learning
- Preparation of study guides and subject material.
- Delivery of lectures and practical sessions.
- Marking and assessment
- 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.
- General office administration.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Must be proficient in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet.
- 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.
- Must be able to maintain a high level of professional and ethical conduct.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Decision-making skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Confidence.
- Self-motivation.
- Critical thinking.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LECTURER
- A Master’s degree in Engineering with specialisation in Industrial Engineering or a related M.Eng degree (NQF 9).
- A B.Eng. degree in Industrial Engineering or a related B.Eng degree (NQF 8).
- A minimum of 2 years’ evidence of independent research or industry experience.
- Eligibility to apply for professional registration if not already registered.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- Registration with ECSA Pr Eng
- A minimum of 1year experience in teaching or experience as a student assistant.
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 REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof R Siriram on 0182991524
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Fadilha Minty on 018 299 4993
CLOSING DATE: 19 September 2023
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications may only 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 the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
