Lecturer (V000203)
Listing reference: nwu_002086
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 13 October 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: V000203
VACANCY: LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The candidate will be responsible for lecturing undergraduate and/or postgraduate statistics modules and can also be expected to be involved in the development of new modules. Other duties include the supervision of honours students.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching & Learning.
· Presenting undergraduate and postgraduate statistics modules.
Development of new modules.
2. Research & Innovation.
· Supervision of honours students and studying towards a PhD
degree/supervision of postgraduate students.
3. Money stream 3.
· Participate in other money stream 3 endeavours, such as the
presentation of short courses.
4. Administration/Management.
· Help with administrative and management tasks within the subject
group.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· A Master of Sciences degree in Mathematical Statistics or related field (NQF level 9).
· A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in teaching undergraduate and honours courses.
· Proven publication track record or studying for a PhD.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
· A PhD in Mathematical Statistics or related field (NQF level 10).
· Registration towards studying a PhD in Mathematical Statistics or related field.
· Membership with the South African Statistical Association (SASA).
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
The candidate must be able to:
· analyse data using advanced statistical techniques by means of
suitable statistical computer packages (such as SAS, R, SPSS and STATISTICA).
· provide guidance with regards to data collection.
· present both undergraduate and postgraduate statistics modules.
· act as group coordinator for modules with multiple groups.
· handle large undergraduate classes.
· supervise honours students.
· communicate well in English (verbally and in writing).
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Work independently, but also as a team.
· Have very good people skills.
· Professional and ethical behaviour.
· Be able to act as a mentor for junior staff.
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. SC Oukouomi Noutchie on 016 910 3443
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs. Vuyi Ramavhubela on 018 299 4904
CLOSING DATE: 13 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.
