PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

A Lecturer is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the institution and carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her professional activities in the profession or discipline. An academic at this level is also expected to play a major role in scholarship, research, and/or professional activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Teaching and Learning:

• The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions, and studio sessions.
• Initiation and development of subject material.
• Marking and assessment.
• Consultation with students.

2.     Research and Innovation:

• Conduct research.
• Involved in professional activity.

3.     Academic Leadership:

• Involved in school and faculty committees.
• Contribute to advising students and recruitment activities.

4.     Social Responsiveness:

• Involved in community engagement and sharing of expertise.

·          A Master of Commerce (MCom) degree (NQF level 9) in Marketing Management or relevant field.

·          A minimum of 3 years recent work experience in digital marketing and marketing communication.

·          A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the presentation of relevant subjects in an undergraduate teaching programme.

·          Sound practical experience to lead students in work in integrated learning.

·          Show evidence of independence and initiative in research, applied or creative works.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

·          Computer literacy in MS Office, e-mail and the Internet.

·          Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.

·          Commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational environment.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

·          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 the ability to be self-driven.

·          Ability to solve problems independently.

·          High level of professional and ethical conduct.

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 R Müller, Tel: 016 910 3357

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:    Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                      16 May 2024

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.