Lecturer - Accounting Education P002450
Listing reference: nwu_002295
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 22 December 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF COMMERCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION
POSITION NUMBER: P002450
POSITION: LECTURER – ACCOUNTING EDUCATION
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Lecturer will make significant contributions to the teaching and learning areas of both undergraduate and postgraduate Accounting Education and Economics Education programs at the Mahikeng Campus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and Learning:
- Teaching and learning processes for the distance as well as the on-campus mode of delivery.
2. Research:
- Completion of PhD.
3. Community Engagement:
- Engage in community outreach/implementation of expertise.
4. Administration:
- Performing general administration tasks at programme and module level.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· A Master of Education degree (NQF level 9) in Accounting Education OR a Master of Commerce (NQF level 9) with Accounting and Economics as areas of specialisation accompanied by an Education qualification.
· A minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience in a higher education institution.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Undertake undergraduate teaching and learning
· Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
· Analytical and problem-solving skills
· Effective time-managing skills
· Good coping skills to work under pressure
· Computer literacy (MS office, knowledgeable about cloud storage)
· Experience in teaching and learning material development
· Ability to teach large classes on both the distance and on-campus mode
· Conducting research
· Competent in a variety of teaching, learning and assessment methodologies
· Ability to use modern platforms (e.g. online interactive whiteboards, eFundi, e-learning, etc.)
· Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
· Ability to partake in supervision of postgraduate students
· Commitment towards furthering own scholarship e.g. publishing articles, conference outputs, furthering own qualifications.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Communication
· Creative
· Innovative
· Team player as well as the ability to work independently
· Open for challenges
· Self-driven
· Goal achievement
· Ability to accommodate multiculturalism
· Critical thinking
· Leadership skills
· High level of professional and ethical conduct.
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 Martha Matashu, Tel: 018 389 2323
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951
CLOSING DATE: 22 December 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.
