PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The candidate is expected to make contributions in the teaching and learning effort of the subject group/ department, school, faculty, and other organisational units or interdisciplinary area within the NWU. Experience in the use of distance learning tools such as PANAPTO is a requirement. The successful candidate must play a role in scholarship of research, community engagement and/or professional activities. The candidate should be registered for a PhD and be active in research and innovation activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning:

·        Teaching and learning within the subject group matters. 

Research and Publications:

·        Be able to undertake research, attend conferences and work on their doctoral studies. 

Supervision:

·        Be able to co-supervise honours research projects at least.

Community Engagement

·        Participate in community engagement projects within the school.

Administrative Responsibilities

·        Be able to assist students with basic inquiries such as curriculum control matters and commission statements

·        A master’s degree in public administration and management (NQF 9)

·        A minimum of 2 years’ experience in teaching and learning.

·        A minimum of 2 years’ experience doing research in own studies, conference papers and publications.

·        Experience in the use of online teaching tools such as eFundi.

·        Experience in the use of distance learning tools such as PANAPTO.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

·        Professional memberships for example: South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM), Association of Southern African Schools and Departments of Public Administration and Management (ASSADPAM), African Association of Public Administration and Management (AAPAM), International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IASIA).

·        Registration for a PhD and be active in research and innovation activities.

FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)

·        Knowledge of teaching strategies and student support.

·        Commitment to the achievement of Subject Group’s and School’s strategic objectives

·        Excellent analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven

·        The ability to function well individually and as part of a team.

·        Good organising skills, as well as the ability to work at a fast-moving pace and comply with stringent deadlines.

·        A high level of professional and ethical conduct

·        Advanced administrative skills Behavioural Competencies

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

·        Professional conduct at all time

·        Be able to adhere to the NWU vision, mission and values.

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. Kedibone Phago on 018 299 1627

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Byron Louw on 018 285 2304

CLOSING DATE: 31 August 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.