Lecturer V000063
Listing reference: nwu_001830
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 7 July 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: V000063
POSITION: LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
A Lecturer is expected to make a contribution to the teaching effort of the institution and to carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her professional activities relevant to the profession of discipline.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and Learning:
· The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, online learning, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and studio sessions.
· Initiation and development of subject material.
2. Development and supervision:
· The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
· Supervision of the program of study of honours students or of postgraduate students, engage in course work.
3. Research:
· Supervision of major honours or postgraduate research projects.
· The conduct of research.
· Involvement in professional activity.
4. Development of course materials:
· Development of course material with appropriate advice from and support of more senior employees.
· Marking and assessments.
· Consultation with students.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· A Master’s of Commerce (NQF level 9) in Risk Management.
EXPERIENCE:
· A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a particular subject group.
· A minimum of 1 year experience in a teaching and learning environment.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint), email and internet.
· Required knowledge of quantitative risk analysis.
· Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
· Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
· A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational environment and wellbeing.
· Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. Whiteboard technology, online learning, eFundi, etc) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaboration environment.
· Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environment of the NWU.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Communicate effectively.
· Able to ensure a high level of professional and ethical conduct.
· Good in time management Have good planning and organising skills.
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 Steve Dunga, Tel: 016 910 3372
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Vuyi Ramavhulela, Tel: 018 299 4904
CLOSING DATE: 7July 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.
