PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Temporary, part-time (3 years) lecturing positions in the NWU Faculty of Engineering

• PGDip (Nuclear Science and Technology), also with specialization in Nuclear Technology Management.
• PGDip (Industrial Engineering), also with specializations in Sustainability and Sustainable Mining.

We are also seeking recent B.Eng graduates for part-time assistant lecturer positions in our B.Eng programmes (https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/undergraduate).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching

• Preparation of study guides and subject material.
• Delivery of lectures.
• Marking and assessment.
• General module administration.

Research

Administration

Junior Lecturer

• A relevant B.Sc(Hons), B.ScEng or B.Eng degree (NQF level 8)

Lecturer, in addition to the above, 

• An appropriate Masters degree (NQF level 9) 
• Registrable with ECSA as professional engineer
• At least 5 years’ appropriate industry experience

In lieu of a covering letter provide us with an URL to a video no longer than 5 minutes in which you

• Introduce yourself.
• Outline which modules you would like to present. 
• Describe the knowledge, experience, and network (if any) you bring to the role.
• Demonstrate competence with modern online teaching tools.

Ensure that Kelebogile.Oompie@nwu.ac.za has access to this video, but do not forward it as an e-mail attachment. E-mail attachments will not be downloaded.

FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Must be proficient in the following:

• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet.
• Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
• Research methodology and technical writing.
• A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational development and wellbeing.
• Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaboration environment.
• Effective time-management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.
• The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/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 organising skills as well as good report writing skills A high level of professional and ethical conduct.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Decision-making skills,
• analytical skills,
• confidence,
• self-motivation; and
• critical thinking.