Lecturer P000508
Listing reference: nwu_002059
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 2 October 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
POSITION NUMBER: P000508
VACANCY: LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
A lecturer is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the institution, and to carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her professional activities relevant to the profession or discipline.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching :
· The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions.
· Initiation and development of subject material.
· Development of course material with appropriate advice from and support of more senior employees.
· Marking and assessment.
· Consultation with students.
· The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
· Teaching activities include initiation and development of unit materials and may include the supervision of honours students.
· Teaching of modules in B.Ed, PGCE, B.Ed Hons, on contact and distance mode, etc.
Research
· Supervision of the program of study of honours students.
· Supervision of major honours research projects.
· The conduct of research.
· Involvement in professional activity.
Community engagement
· Initiate and manage community engagement projects.
Functional / Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills)
· Fundamental Knowledge of Mathematical concepts (including didactics) to teach Mathematics content modules for undergraduate B.Ed students and postgraduate B.Ed Hons students.
· Knowledge of dynamic teaching- learning technologies (e.g. GeoGebra).
· A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational development and wellbeing.
· Good computer skills in Word, Ppt, Excel, etc.
· Use of electronic learning environments, Internet and email.
Behavioural Competencies
· Good communication skills.
· Good interpersonal Skills.
· Operation in a multi-language environment.
Minimum requirements
· A MSc (Mathematics Education) or MEd (Mathematics Education) or MEd (Curriculum studies with focus on Mathematics Education) (NQF level 9).
· A post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8 )(e.g. BSc Hons (Mathematics Education) or B.Ed. Hons in Mathematics Education)
· A bachelor’s degree NQF Level 7 (BSc, BScEd or BEd) with mathematics as a major subject up to university level 3.
· Registered with SACE.
· A minimum of 2 years’ applicable teaching experience as a mathematics teacher.
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 Lloyd Conley on 018 299 1610[TM1]
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Melissa Freeman on 018 299 4811
CLOSING DATE: 02 October 2023
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.
