PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The appointed person will be responsible for teaching PLKS171 and PLKS172 in the BSc Extended Programme, Botany Department at the Mahikeng Campus.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Teaching and Learning:

• Undergraduate teaching and all associated activities of the modules PLKS171 and PLKS172.
• Effective teaching practices – contact and online modes.
• Satisfactory student success rate according to faculty norms.
• Monitoring of and engagement with at-risk students to ensure student success.
• Effective assessment practices.

2.     Research & Innovation:

• Recruitment and supervision Hons, MSc and PhD students
• Publication of articles in accredited journals.

3.     Community Engagement:

• To actively participate in all community engagement and social responsiveness activities as is guided and required by the school.

4.     Administrative:

• Involvement in administrative tasks of the subject group / school / faculty / university as required.

• An MSc in Botany or related field (NQF level 9).
• A minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience at tertiary level.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory techniques relevant to the subject.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Registration with the South African Association of Botanists (SAAB).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good knowledge of basic biology and botany concepts
• Ability to relate abstract information to students and to adjust teaching style to student needs
• Time management
• Use of modern technology.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Good interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Self-motivation.
• Attention to detail.

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 Oziniel Ruzvidzo, Tel: 018 389 2289

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951

CLOSING DATE: 07 August 2026

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.

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