SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR P000759
Listing reference: nwu_003272
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 27 January 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
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 NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: P000759
VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE
PROFESSOR PEROMNES GRADE: A7/A6
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The required candidate will be responsible for teaching and research in the specific field of rangeland ecology.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning
- Undergraduate teaching in the specific subject areas of botany, plant ecology, ecosystem and/or rangeland ecology, in accordance with the set requirements of the alignment programme between campuses.
- Honours teaching in any of the 3 areas indicated above.
- Effective teaching practices – blended approach.
- Satisfactory student success rate according to the set faculty norms.
- Monitoring of and engagement with at-risk students to ensure student success.
- Effective assessment and evaluation practices.
Research and Innovation
- Effective recruitment and supervision of honours, masters, doctoral and postdoctoral students.
- Effective designing and management of research projects.
- Attraction and management of external research funds.
- Forging of local and international collaborations.
- Production of high-quality research outputs.
- NRF rating.
- Involvement in any required administrative tasks of the subject group and/or as tasked by management.
- Contributions to advising students.Participation in recruitment activities.
- Participation in recruitment activities.
Community Engagement and Academic Scholarship
- Involvement in the initiatives of the department or school at large.
- Mentorship of junior staff.
Minimum requirements
- A Phd (NQF Level 10) in Botany or Plant Ecology.
- Accreditation with the South African Association of Botanists (SAAB).
Associate Professor:
- A minimum of five (5) years’ teaching experience at a tertiary level.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the supervision of postgraduate students.
Senior Lecture:
- A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching experience at a tertiary level.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the supervision of postgraduate students.
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:
- Membership with Botanical/Ecology Societies.
- A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years’ general management experience.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet.
- Statistical techniques for community analysis and interpretation.
- Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
- Proficiency in research methodology and technical writing.
- A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational development and wellbeing.
- Effective time-management skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
- The ability to function well individually and as part of a team or 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 organizing skills as well as good report writing skills.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- A high level of professional and ethical conduct.
- Decision-making skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Analytical skills and critical thinking.
- Confidence and self-directedness.
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
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 Oziniel Ruzvidzo 018 389 2289
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Tirhani Baloyi 018 285 2037
CLOSING DATE: 27 January 2025
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Tirhani Baloyi 018 285 2037
CLOSING DATE: 27 January 2025
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
