PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Provide teaching and learning services as well a research function.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching & Learning

• Lecturing assigned classes according to the NWU teaching and learning strategies to undergraduates and supervising postgraduate students.

Research & Innovation

• Publish in peer reviewed journals and / or books.

Community Engagement

• Share expertise with the academic, public and corporate communities.

Admin

• All administrative tasks related to T&L, R&I and CE.

SENIOR LECTURER

• A PhD in International Trade (NQF level 10).
• Proven research track record - academic article/s in peer reviewed journal/s and conference presentations.

LECTURER

• A master’s degree in International Trade (NQF level 9).

In addition to the above, 

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching and learning experience in any of the subject disciplines of Economics / Finance / International trade.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• International trade.
• Economics (Macroeconomics/Microeconomics/Development economics).
• Econometrics.
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the multilingual environment of the NWU (Fluent in Afrikaans and English) – Essential.
• Computer skills – MS Word, MS Excel as well as cloud platforms (Teams, Google etc.).

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Professional and ethical behaviour.
• Adaptability / Agility.

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. André Heymans on 018 299 1352

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:  Mrs. Fadilha Minty on 018 299 4993

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                   15 November 2024

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                         As soon as possible 

Kindly note that applications must be submitted online through the official news 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.