PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To make significant contributions to the teaching and learning area of both undergraduate and postgraduate Economic and Management Sciences programs at the Mahikeng Campus. The appointed candidate will teach Accounting education  and Business  Studies Education modules and assist in the supervision of post-graduate students. The appointed candidate will also contribute to the research activities in the faculty. Applicants who previously applied will still be considered for the position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Teaching and learning:

• Lecturing in under and postgraduate in any of the fields: Accounting in Education and Business  Studies Education, contribute to the development of curricula that will support the Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) of the Economic and Management Sciences in Education subject group and updating the curriculum requirements for various degrees within the university and faculty’s teaching and learning strategy.
• Teaching and learning in a blended environment and research and innovation activity.
• Quality assurance of teaching material by adhering to quality standards regarding the design, content and publishing requirements for NWU teaching and learning policies
• Knowledge and competence of integrating ICT platforms in teaching and learning, evaluate and assist course material of colleagues to be improved
• Supervision experience at Masters’ and Doctoral level (completed students
• Voluntarily participate in curriculum related community engagement with the view of achieving the School’s objectives in relations to the Faculty’s and university’s overall mission and mission
• Expertise and competencies to offer mentoring to students and colleagues.
• Contribute to the developing of new under and post graduate level degrees, diplomas and certificates as well as short learning programs in Commerce in Education.
• Expertise and competencies to offer mentoring to students and colleagues.

2.     Research:

• A proven research track record in accredited journals and conference proceedings        
• Embraces engaged scholarship involving academic staff, civic engagement involving students’ community service, and professional engagement involving staff using their professional expertise.

3.     Community Engagement:

• Execute activities by which discipline-based skills and knowledge are made relevant to the community.

4.     Administration:

• Administration of the academic project in its entirety.

• A Master of Education (NQF level 9) with specialisation in Accounting Education and Business Studies Education, OR;
• A relevant Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) in Accounting and Business Studies, accompanied by a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or an equivalent recognised professional teaching qualification, OR;
• A relevant Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) in Education, supported by an appropriate undergraduate qualification (BEd or equivalent) with Accounting and Business Studies as recognised teaching majors.
• A minimum of 2 years’ lecturing experience of the Accounting Education and Business Education at tertiary level and or necessary teaching experience of Accounting and Business subjects in the high school.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• A Bachelor of Education in Accounting Education with Business  Studies Education as a second major (NQF level 7).
• Registration with the South African Council of Educators (SACE).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Have a proven and comprehensive teaching and research experience in higher education
• Effective teaching and assessment practice
• Use of online platforms, teaching-learning technologies;
• Local and international conference presentation in the relevant discipline and teaching and learning.

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 Martha Matashu, Tel: 016 910 3059

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951

CLOSING DATE: 18 June 2026

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.

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