PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

A Lecturer is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the institution, and to carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her professional activities relevant to the profession or discipline.

EY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.       Teaching and Learning:

• Teaching introductory and advance level courses to diverse student body.
• Conduct tutorials, practical classes, and workshops.
• Initiation and development of subject material.
• Development of course with appropriate advice from and support of more senior employees.
• Consultation with students.
• Preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
• Supervision of honours students.
• Contribute to curricula revision to reflect the latest trends in the field and to build .
• Curriculum development
• Compilation of assessments and student marks.

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 engaged in course work
• Teaching activities include initiation and development of unit materials and may include the supervision of honours and research students.

3.       Research and Innovation:

• Supervision of major honours or postgraduate research projects.
• The conduct of research.
• Involvement in professional activity.
• Scholarly work
• Conducting research for publication.
• Supervision of honours research projects.
• Pursuing his/her PhD studies.
• Attending research workshops.
• Writing for publication
• Attending conferences
• Participation in research projects with colleagues.

4.       Development of Course materials:

• Development of course material with appropriate advice from and support of more senior employees.
• Marking and assessment.
• Consultation with students.

5.       Community Engagement:

• Provide service to the community
• Provide service to the institution through the service of various committees
• Provide service to our external stakeholders as per departmental agreement
• Contribute to faculty, school and departmental committees.

• A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Transport Economics, Logistics Management, Supply Chain or Transport Studies.
• A minimum of 3 years’ lecturing experience in a higher education environment.

RECCOMENDATIONS / ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• Research publication in an accredited journal.
• Conference proceedings as well as postgraduate supervision.
• Membership with SAPICS, RAF or relevant to the subject group.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of Mathematics Transport Economics, Logistics Management, Supply Chain, and Transport Studies at postgraduate level.
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email and internet.
• Knowledge of transport policies, supply chain and logistics trends, and research conducted in the said field.
• Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
• Research outputs
• A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational development and wellbeing.
• Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaboration environment.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Effective time-management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.
• The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group.
• The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group.
• Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven.
• The ability to solve problems independently.
• Good Time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills.
• A 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 L.D Metsileng. Tel: 018 389 2207

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

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                 01 December 2024

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.