Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer P001534
Listing reference: nwu_001844
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 21 August 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY: FACULTY OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT: GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
POSITION NUMBER: P001534
VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A6/ A7/ A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
This appointment is expected to make contributions to the teaching and research efforts of the institution, and to carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her professional career, relevant to the profession or discipline in terms of research and community engagement.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaching and leaching
- Research
- Community engagement
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Associate Professor:
- A relevant PhD in Geography Education or Environmental Education (preferably also a relevant Honours and Master’s degree (e.g. M.Ed. or M.Sc.) in Geography Education or Environmental Education)
- Initial teacher’s qualification majoring in Geography or Environmental Education.
- A minimum 2 years’ experience in teaching Geography and or Social Sciences on secondary school level.
- A minimum of 3 years teaching experience in any tertiary education institution.
- An increased number of high-quality publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals/book publications.
- Successful completion of post-graduate student supervision (Masters and/or PhD).
Senior Lecturer
- A relevant PhD in Geography Education or Environmental Education. (preferably also a relevant Honours and Master’s degree (e.g. M.Ed. or M.Sc.) in Geography Education or Environmental Education)
- Initial teacher’s qualification majoring in Geography or Environmental Education.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in teaching Geography and or Social Sciences on secondary school level.
- Successful completion of Master’s and/or Co- supervision of PhD post-graduate student supervision.
Lecturer
- A B.Ed, BEd. Honours and MEd. with Geography or Environmental Education as main subject. Or a BA / BSc honours and master’s degree in Geography (or Environmental Education).
- A PGCE diploma with Geography as major subject.
- Minimum 2 years geography teaching experiences at FET phase.
Functional / Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills)
- Advanced knowledge of Geography (Human and Physical Geography, Map Work, and GIS) and Environmental Education to teach Geography and Environmental Education content modules to undergraduate B.Ed. and Hons students.
- Knowledge of dynamic teaching-learning technologies,
- Good computer skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
- Use of blended learning environments, e.g. Internet and email.
- Advanced research skills.
Behavioural Competencies
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to function in a multi-lingual working environment.
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: Dr Tshele Moloi 018 299 1906
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Melissa Freeman on 018 299 4811
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.
