Temporary Junior Lecturer for Business studies education ( TB00214)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Junior Lecturer will make significant contributions to the teaching and learning areas of undergraduate Business Studies Education at the Vanderbijlpark Campus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning
- Teaching and learning processes for the distance as well as the on-campus mode of delivery.
Research
- Completion of Master’s Degree.
Community Engagement
- Engage in community outreach/implementation of expertise.
Administration
- Performing general administration tasks at programme and module level.
Minimum requirements
- A bachelor of education honours degree in Curriculum studies/ Educational management and Leadership with EMS as an area of specialisation (NQF Level 8) OR
- A BCom honours degree with PGCE (NQF Level 8) focusing on EMS/Business studies/ Economis as majors.
- A minimum of one (1) year teaching and learning experience in Business studies/ Economics Education at a university level or secondary school.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Undertake undergraduate teaching and learning.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective time-managing skills.
- Good coping skills to work under pressure.
- Computer literacy (MS office, knowledgeable about cloud storage).
- Experience in teaching and learning material development.
- Ability to teach large classes on both the distance and on-campus mode.
- Conducting research.
- Competent in a variety of teaching, learning and assessment methodologies.
- Ability to use modern platforms (e.g. online interactive whiteboards, eFundi, e-learning, etc.).
- Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
- Ability to partake in supervision of postgraduate students.
- Commitment towards furthering own scholarship e.g. publishing articles, conference outputs, furthering own qualifications.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Communication
- Creative
- Innovative
- Team player as well as the ability to work independently
- Open to challenges
- Self-driven
- Goal achievement
- Ability to accommodate multiculturalism
- Critical thinking
- Leadership skills
- High level of professional and ethical conduct.
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 on 018 389 2323
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Vuyi Ramavhulela on 018 299 4904
CLOSING DATE: 5 November 2024
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.
