Lecturer M000136
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Lecturer will make significant contributions to the teaching and learning areas of both undergraduate and postgraduate level in Economics Education programs at the Mahikeng Campus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and Learning:
- Teaching and learning processes for the distance as well as the on-campus mode of delivery.
2. Research:
- Completion of PhD.
3. Community Engagement:
- Engage in community outreach/implementation of expertise.
4. Administration:
- Performing general administration tasks at programme and module level.
Minimum requirements
- A Master of Education degree (NQF level 9) in Economics OR Masters in Curriculum Studies focusing on Economics OR Masters in Educational Leadership and Management focusing on Economics OR Masters Degree in Economics with Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in teaching Economics Education at University level or Economics at FET phase.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Undertake undergraduate teaching and learning.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective time-managing skills.
- Good coping skills to work under pressure.
- Computer literacy (MS office, knowledgeable about cloud storage).
- Experience in teaching and learning material development.
- Ability to teach large classes on both the distance and on-campus mode.
- Conducting research.
- Competent in a variety of teaching, learning and assessment methodologies.
- Ability to use modern platforms (e.g. online interactive whiteboards, eFundi, e-learning, etc.).
- Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
- Ability to partake in supervision of postgraduate students.
- Commitment towards furthering own scholarship e.g. publishing articles, conference outputs, furthering own qualifications.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Communication
- Creative
- Innovative
- Team player as well as the ability to work independently.
- Open for challenges
- Self-driven
- Goal achievement
- Ability to accommodate multiculturalism.
- Critical thinking
- Leadership skills
- 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: Dr Michael Marumo. Tel: 018 389 2413
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951
CLOSING DATE: 13 December 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.
