Lecturer P000705
Listing reference: nwu_001607
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 3 May 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
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.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY: FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
POSITION NUMBER: P000705
VACANCY: LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The subject group History of Art in the School of Communication at the NWU Potchefstroom campus seeks to appoint one new member of staff (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:
Teaching:
- 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.
- Advise students.
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.
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.
Study guidance:
- Provide study guidance to graduate students on Honours, Masters and preferably PhD levels.
- Proven record of study guidance.
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
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A MA in History of Art/Visual Studies or related (NQF 9)
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in teaching and supervising and study supervision for postgraduate students.
- Knowledgeable in and has clear evidence of a research agenda/ proven publication record.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- A PhD in History of Art/Visual Studies or related (NQF 10)
- Registered and a member of SAVAH, SAJAH, or any other applicable scholarly association.
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)
- Functional knowledge within higher education
- Functional knowledge within industry related environments
- Sound understanding of the broad History of Arts and Visual Culture discipline
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Collegiality toward fellow lecturers
- Sound relations with colleagues
- Able to work independently
- Ethical principles and academic integrity
- Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in multilingual environments
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 on 0182991645
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Melissa Freeman on 0182994811
CLOSING DATE: 14 April 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1 August 2023
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.
