Lecturer N002711
Listing reference: nwu_001410
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 13 February 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: SCHOOL OF GEO AND SPATIAL SCIENCES - GEOGRAPHY
POSITION NUMBER: N002711
VACANCY: LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of the position is to increase the teaching and research capacity of the School in terms of Geology and Soil Sciences.
Job description
. RESEARCH
· Undertake research within the Unit for Environment Sciences and Management on issues of Geology and Soil Sciences
· Supervision of post-graduate students.
· Produce research output through international and national accredited articles.
· Fundraising for research.
TEACHING
· Teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level in Geology
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
· Application of expertise in communities to address local identified issues of Geology/Soil Sciences
ADMINISTRATION
· Administrative tasks including curriculum development
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Essential: Geology
· Essential: Petrology and/or economic geology
· Desirable: Additional knowledge in structural geology
· Essential: Practical geological/palaeontological skills
· Essential: Field work experience/mapping
· Essential: Lab experience (e.g. XRF/XRD
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Independent researcher
· Project management abilities
· Ability to teach diverse groups and in diverse environments
· Work under pressure
· Team player
· Good communicator
· Good writing skills
· Problem solving
· Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
Minimum requirements
· Master’s degree in Geology (specialised in petrology/economic geology)
· 1 year experience in teaching
· 1 year experience in tutoring
· 3 years experience in conducting research and proof of publication record in accredited journals – desirable
· Accreditation with SACNASP– desirable
· Membership with the GSSA – desirable
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 Stuart Piketh – 018 299 1582
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Mpumi Mqina – 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 13 February 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 July 2023 or As soon as available
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.