Senior Lecturer P000602 - Re-advertisement
Listing reference: nwu_002191
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 21 November 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
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 (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER
POSITION NUMBER: P000602
PEROMNES: A7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
For quality teaching and learning and enhancement of quality research and innovation, as well as integration of community engagement, within the academic field of history.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning
- Offering quality teaching at undergraduate level.
- Supervising Honours, Masters and PhD Students.
- Developing module content.
- Completing T&L related administration.
- Participating in processes to enhance the quality of T&L in the subject group, school, and faculty.
Research and Innovation
- Publish peer-reviewed, accredited journal articles in high impact disciplinary journals.
- Publish monographs and book chapters in books with reputable academic publishers.
- Submit funding applications to stimulate and fund research initiatives.
- Present research in academic spaces such as conferences and workshops.
Community Engagement
- Find meaningful opportunities to establish and continue community engagement initiatives that bring research and teaching into the service of community projects and development.
Academic Citizenship
- Serve on editorial boards and academic association committees, participate in the external evaluation of assessments for other universities, and participate in peer review processes for academic publication.
Leadership in the NWU
- From time to time serve in faculty committees as well as subject and programme leadership roles as may become available.
Minimum requirements
- A PhD in History (NQF level 10).
- A minimum of three (3) years’ direct and independent experience with a demonstrated record of Teaching and Learning at the undergraduate and postgraduate level at a reputable tertiary institution, including the successful completion of Master’s supervision.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ direct and independent experience with a substantial record of quality publication in accredited disciplinary academic journals and/ or in books published by reputable academic presses.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer literate in MS Office and related applications.
- Literate in the use of Learning Management Systems in the tertiary education sector.
- Academic module and programme design.
- Higher education pedagogical approaches.
- Knowledge of funding systems and how to secure funding.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Must have the capacity to mentor senior students and junior colleagues.
- Must be able to work effectively and independently and as part of a team.
- Must be able to work well with a diverse range of colleagues, students, and stakeholders.
- Must be able to effectively resolve conflicts as may arise in the workplace.
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 Mokgadi Molope, Tel No: 018 389-2524
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Innocentia Mphuthi, Tel No: 018 389-2457
CLOSING DATE: 21 November 2023
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications may only 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 the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
