LECTURER : (V000287)
Listing reference: nwu_001631
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 21 April 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: South Africa
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL: COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
POSITION NUMBER: V000287
POSITION: LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The applicant will engage in teaching and learning, in research co-supervision of Masters and/or Honours students and in research and writing publications within the Computer Science and Information Systems fields.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and learning:
§ Teaching Computer Science and Information Systems modules at undergraduate and post-graduate levels.
§ Mentoring project students at honours level.
2. Research:
§ Conducting scholarly research in the key areas of the School and research unit. If the candidate does not have a PhD, then this would be the top priority for research.
§ Publishing in high impact journals and books.
§ Co-Supervision of Masters students.
§ Writing of research proposals and securing funding.
3. Administrative and community driven:
§ Planning, implementing and evaluating the school’s teaching-learning programmes and other activities.
§ Developing own professional and academic leadership and management skills, with a view to academic leadership and effective quality management in the school.
§ Participate in community engagement activities.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Computer Science and Information Systems or any related subject.
EXPERIENCE:
· A minimum of 2 years’ experience in teaching at university level.
RECOMMENDATION:
· Membership of Professional IT/CS/IS societies.
· A minimum of 2 years’ experience in co-supervision of Masters and supervision of honours-students.
· A minimum of 2 years’ proven research track record within computer science fields.
· Involvement in community engagement with subject related projects
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Teaching of Computer Science and Information Systems modules at undergraduate as well as postgraduate level.
· Ability to provide guidance in Master’s degree dissertations.
· Perform administrative tasks.
· Maintaining good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
· Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally (writing and verbally) in the various multilingual environments of the NWU on all levels (students, colleagues and management).
· Assist with module / programme development.
· Liaison with industry for co-operation and projects / funding.
· Conduct independent and co-operative research within the focus areas of the school and research unit. If the candidate does not yet have a PhD then this would be first priority.
· Planning, implementing and evaluating the school’s teaching-learning programmes.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Team player
· Good communicator
· Ability to deal with students from a variety of backgrounds
· Professional attitude
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: Dr Japie Greeff, Tel: 016 910 3286
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Vuyi Ramavhulela, Tel: 018 299 4904
CLOSING DATE: 21 April 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.