JUNIOR LECTURER (V002625)
Listing reference: nwu_001802
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 23 June 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
POSITION NUMBER: V002625
VACANCY: JUNIOR LECTURER - GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
PEROMNES GRADE: A9
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:
· Teaching and Learning
o Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Geography and Environmental studies.
· Research
o Research in the field of Geography and Environmental Education with appropriate publications.
· Community Engagement
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· A Professional Teacher’s qualification in Education (NQF Level 6 – 8).
· An honours degree in Geography or Environmental Studies Education (NQF Level 8)
· A minimum of 3 years’ experience in teaching Geography and Environmental Education in school or a higher education institution.
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:
· A bachelor’s degree in Physical Geography Education.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Knowledge of teaching in different modes of delivery.
· Computer proficient – command of Word, Power point and Excel.
· Experience of Efundi will be beneficial.
· Language proficiency to function in a multilingual environment.
· Teaching experience at primary/secondary/tertiary level.
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.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr Magda Kloppers on 016 910 3084
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Vuyi Ramavhulela on 018 299 4904
CLOSING DATE: 23 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.
