JUNIOR LECTURER / LECTURER ( V000274 & M001117)
Listing reference: nwu_001962
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 29 August 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS & MAFIKENG )
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
POSITION NUMBER: V000274 & M001117
VACANCY: LECTURER / JUNIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Teaching, research, and community engagement in the field of Geography and Environmental Education.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching & Learning
· Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Geography and Environmental studies.
2. Research
· Research in the field of Geography and Environmental Education with appropriate publications.
3. Community Engagement
· Community Engagement
Minimum requirements
LECTURER :
A Professional Teacher’s Qualification (6-8 NQF Level).
· A. Master’s degree (9 NQF Level) in Geography or Geography Education or Environmental Studies in Education.
· A minimum of 3 years’ experience in teaching Geography and Environmental Education in a primary/secondary school or higher education environment.
JUNIOR LECTURER:
· A Professional Teacher’s Qualification (6-8 NQF Level).
· A. Honours (8 NQF Level) in Geography or Geography Education or Environmental Studies in Education.
· A minimum of 3 years’ experience in teaching Geography and Environmental Education in a primary/secondary school or higher education environment.
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:
· A Doctorate (10 NQF Level) in Geography Education.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Knowledge of teaching in different modes of delivery.
· Computer proficient – command of Word, Powerpoint and Excel. Experience of Efundi will be beneficial.
· Language proficiency to function in a multilingual environment.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Good interpersonal relations.
· The ability to work with large groups of people.
· Ability to adhere to timelines and deadlines.
· Good communication skills (verbal, written and use of technology).
· Language skills in order to function in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
· Ability to work independent, problem solving, systematically and innovative.
· Ability to function effectively under pressure.
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 Magda Kloppers on 016 910 3084
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Vuyi Ramavhulela in 0182994904
CLOSING DATE: 28 August 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.
