Senior Lecturer M000459
Listing reference: nwu_001639
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 30 April 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
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 (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
POSITION NUMBER: M000459
VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Department of political studies and international relations is seeking to appoint a new Senior Lecturer with a particular interest in political science. The Department of political studies and international relations is in dire need of an experienced senior political scientist in cores areas of political theory, political economy, and Political Inquiry (Research Methodology).
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and learning
- Teaching and administering of examination of allocated modules.
Research & Innovation
- To be able to publish at least two Journal articles in DHET accredited journals or scopious indexed journals.
- Supervise masters and doctoral candidates.
Community Engagement
- Effective participation in community development projects
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A PhD Degree in Political l Science (NQF 10)
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in teaching and learning
- A minimum of 3 years’ research experience
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in community engagement
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- Membership with AAPS/SAAPS
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)
- Possess a depth and breadth of specialist knowledge demonstrated in the academic area of core knowledge relating to political science to teach
- And support learning on political science modules
- Practical administrative experience and experience to lead the focus area- Political Studies.
- Consistent track record of excellent teaching across a variety of modules and levels within political science discipline, with a PhD degree in political science.
- Possess five years of post-qualification experience at the university level and teaching experience and
- Show evidence of scholarship as attested to by publications (at least five journal articles) in academic journals in the field of political science
- Including supervision of honours and master students.
- The supervision of PhD students would be an advantage.
- Understanding and application of the HEQF framework in a university environment.
- Involvement in community engagement initiatives would be a requirement.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Evidence of publication in reputable journals and conference proceedings.
- Academic leadership in curriculum development
- Teaching of honours and undergraduate students as well as the Supervision of honours research projects
- Projecting the good image of the department in terms of recruiting students and maintaining relations with local stakeholders
- Representing the department in different committee or administrative meetings of the faculty and school of government studies
- Excellent scholarly publications in mainstream journals in Political Science and have an impressive record in postgraduate supervision.
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 Victor Ojakorotu on 0183892259
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Melissa Freeman on 018 299 4811
CLOSING DATE: 30 April 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.
