Junior Lecturer/Lecturer TB00297
Listing reference: nwu_001757
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 21 June 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Industrial Engineering
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
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: FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
POSITION NUMBER: TB00297
VACANCY: JUNIOR LECTURER / LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A8 / A9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: TEMPORARY FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT (24 MONTHS)
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Lecturer in the School of Industrial Engineering for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and learning, research, as well as postgraduate student supervision. Research interests in operations research, data analytics and decision support systems will be an added advantage.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching
- Preparation of study guides and subject material
- Delivery of lectures and practical sessions
- Marking and assessment
- General module administration
Final Year Supervision
- Topic selection and general guidance to students
- Liaising with external clients
- Frequent project meetings with students
Research
- Conduct research towards own qualification
- Supervision of postgraduate students
- Involvement in professional/academic societies
School Administration
- Representation at marketing events
- Involvement in Engineering Schools
- Representation on faculty-specific committees
- General office administration
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
LECTURER:
- An appropriate Master’s degree (NQF level 9).
- A bachelor’s degree in Engineering with specialization in Industrial Engineering (NQF level 8).
- A minimum of 2 years’ work experience in Independent Research or Industry.
JUNIOR LECTURER:
- A bachelor’s degree in Engineering with specialization in Industrial Engineering (NQF level 8).
- A minimum of 2 years’ work experience in Independent Research or Industry.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- A minimum of 2 years’ work experience in Teaching or Student Assistance. .
- Professional registration/registrable with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). .
Functional / Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills)
Must be proficient in the following:
- Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet
- Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance
- Research methodology and technical writing
- A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational development and wellbeing
- Knowledge of modern learning management platforms (e.g., whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaboration environment
- 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 ability to be self-driven
- The ability to solve problems independently
- Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills
- A high level of professional and ethical conduct
- Operations research and Data Science knowledge
Key Behavioural Competencies
The following behavioural competencies are required:
- Decision-making skills
- Analytical skills
- Confidence
- Self-motivation
- Critical thinking
- Good interpersonal relationships
- Must be able to interact with undergraduate and postgraduate students
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 Joke Bührmann (joke.buhrmann@nwu.ac.za)
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Melissa Freeman on 018 299 4811
CLOSING DATE: 21 June 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.
