Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer M000492 (Re-Advertisement)
Listing reference: nwu_001785
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 11 August 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
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.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF GEO- AND SPATIAL SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: M000492
VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES: A6/A7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
NOTE: THOSE WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT TO RE-APPLY AS THE UNIVERSITY HAS YOUR APPLICATION.
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To conduct professional teaching and research in line with NWU teaching and learning and research and innovation strategy as well as financial industry requirements. Provide strategic leadership and ensure that outputs are of excellent quality and on a global standard.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning:
- Teach undergraduate and Honours Physical Geography (climatology) courses as required.
- Uphold a high standard of teaching and learning.
- Actively drive the development of current and new courses where needed in collaboration with other campuses.
- Quality assurance and management of Physical Geography courses offered by the NWU.
- Enable technology and new developments to enhance the offering of Physical Geography courses.
- Manage and partake in student communication and support activities.
Research and Innovation:
- Conduct and supervise research projects as required.
- Drive and grow international collaboration.
- Conduct own research and publication and maintain academic scholarship.
- Support engaged research in the faculty through membership/participation with the Unit for Environmental Science and Management.
Community Engagement:
- Participate in community engagement activities.
Management:
- Develop, initiate, and drive research proposals for external funding.
- Embark on innovative independent initiatives to obtain funding, facilities and/or equipment to enable research output.
- Collaborate and build effective relationships for success model delivery.
- Participate in relevant management committees of a research subgroup within the Unit for Environmental Science and Management.
Minimum requirements
Associate Professor
- A PhD (NQF level 10) specialising in Climatology – Physical Geography.
- A minimum of one (1) years’ experience as an Associate Professor in a higher education institution.
Senior Lecturer
- A PhD (NQF level 10) specialising in Climatology – Physical Geography.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience at Senior Lecturer level in a higher education institution with at least 1 peer reviewed publication over the past 3 years, evidence of student supervision and good teaching and learning credentials.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Proven track record of postgraduate student supervision.
- Proven track record of successfully applying for research funding.
- Leadership and outreach (community engagement) expertise.
- Research interest and technical skills and experience in applied climatology, meteorology, or air quality.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Knowledge of the higher education system.
- Demonstrate language proficiency to function optimally in the multilingual environment of the NWU.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Sound interpersonal relationship skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Team-oriented and reliable.
- Innovative, independent initiatives.
- Willing to take on administrative and leadership duties.
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 REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Stuart Piketh, Tel No: 018 299-1582
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Innocentia Mphuti, Tel No: 018 389-2457
CLOSING DATE: 11 August 2023
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications may only 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 the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 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.
