PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To make significant contributions to the teaching effort of a department, school, faculty or other organisational unit or an interdisciplinary area. An academic at this level is also expected to play a major role in scholarship, research and/or professional activities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and learning

• Teaching of modules in B.Ed., PGCE and B.Ed. Hons on contact and distance mode in a multimodal environment.
• The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
• The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions.
• Initiation and development of subject material.

Research and Innovation

• The conduct of research.
• Involvement in professional activity.
• Supervision of post-graduate students; publish in accredited journals, proceedings, or chapters in books.

• A PHD in Mathematics Education.
• A BEd degree majoring in Mathematics specialising in Senior and FET OR a BSc degree with Mathematics as a major subject up to level 3 and a professional teacher qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years teaching experience in secondary school.
• Supervision of master’s students to completion or co-supervision of PhD students.
• Publication of articles in accredited journals.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• 3 years teaching experience at tertiary level.

Functional / Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills)

• Fundamental knowledge of Mathematical concepts to teach Mathematics content models for undergraduate B.Ed and Hons students.
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email and internet.
• Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
• Research outputs: Publications, supervision and/or other research activity.
• Applications for research funding for projects.
• Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaboration environment.

Key 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.

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 Magda Kloppers on 016 910 3084

Enquiries regarding recruitment process may be directed to:                 Ms Rouzenne Slambert on 018 285 2861

Closing date:                                                                                           12 March 2025

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.