Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer P000434
Listing reference: nwu_001978
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 6 November 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
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 (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF PSYCHO-SOCIAL EDUCATION
POSITION NUMBER: P000434
VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A7/A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Teaching, research and community engagement in the field of Movement Education.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching:
- Teaching several modules in Movement Education and Life Orientation at undergraduate and postgraduate levels – in both distance and contact mode.
Research and Supervision
- Research and postgraduate supervision in the field of Movement Science, with appropriate publications.
Programme Development
- Curriculum development, among others developing study material and study guides for Movement Education modules in the different programmes.
Administration
- Administration of assignments, assessments, marks, resources, etc.
Community Engagement
- Community service: collaborating with schools to ensure students provide Physical Education services to the schools while doing their practical training in the schools.
Work Integrated-Learning
- Work-Integrated Learning / Teaching Practice.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
SENIOR LECTURER
- A PhD in Movement Science or Physical Education – or equivalent (NQF 10).\
- A Professional Teacher’s Qualification (NQF level 6-8).
- A minimum of 5 years’ teaching experience in a schooling environment.
- A minimum of 5 years’ lecturing experience on full-time or part-time basis.
- Two (2) accredited research outputs.
- One (1) successful higher degree supervision.
LECTURER
- A Master’s degree in Movement Science or Physical Education – or equivalent (NQF level 9).
- A Professional Teacher’s Qualification (NQF level 6-8).
- A minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience in a schooling environment.
- A minimum of 3 years’ lecturing experience on full-time or part-time basis.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- South African Universities Physical Education Association.
- Registration with SACE.
KEY FUNCTIONAL & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Innovative teaching and lecturing skills
- Physical ability to teach practical movement and sport skills.
- Comprehensive IT skills and knowledge
- Ability to function in the multi-lingual NWU environment
- Functional knowledge of education sector / system
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective time management
- Ethical principles and academic integrity
- Resilient work ethic
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 Johnnie Hay on 016 9103143
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Melissa Freeman on 018 299 4811
CLOSING DATE: 6 November 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.
