Senior Lecturer V000256 (Re-advertisement)

Listing reference: nwu_003052
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 27 September 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: Vanderbijlpark
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 (VANDERBIJLJPARK CAMPUS) FACULTY OF HUMANITIES SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT STUDIES POSITION NUMBER: V000256 VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER PEROMNES: A7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To make significant contributions to the teaching effort of a department, school, faculty, and other organisational unit or interdisciplinary area. The successful candidate is also expected to play a role in scholarship, research, and/or professional activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teaching and Learning
  • Research and Innovation outputs
  • Supervision 
  • Community Engagement
  • Administrative responsibilities

Minimum requirements

  • A PhD (NQF level 10) in Public Administration/Public Management.
  • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate level at a tertiary institution.  
  • A minimum of three (3) years’ experience doing research in own studies, delivering conference papers and publishing in accredited journals.
  • Evidence of postgraduate supervision.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Advanced knowledge of teaching strategies, research methodology, programme and curriculum
  • development.
  • Commitment to the achievement of Subject Group’s and School’s strategic objectives.
  • Excellent analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven.
  • The ability to function well individually and as part of a team.
  • Advanced level of organising skills, as well as the ability to work at a fast-moving pace and comply with stringent deadlines.
  • A high level of professional and ethical conduct.
  • Advanced administrative skills.

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 REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:  Prof. Lukamba on 016 910 3374

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:  Mrs. Vuyi Ramavhulela on 018 299 4904

CLOSING DATE:  27 September 2024

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. 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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