Lecturer/Senior Lecturer M000409
Listing reference: nwu_001570
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 16 April 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mmabatho
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.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: M000409
VACANCY: LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES: A8/A7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The incumbent 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 of discipline.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and learning of modules in Business and Marketing Management:
- The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
- The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and studio sessions.
- Initiation and development of study material with appropriate advice from and support of more senior employees.
- Marking and assessment.
- Consultation with students.
Research
- Research in area of expertise and generating research outputs in accredited conference proceedings and academic journals.
- Supervision of honours or postgraduate research projects.
- Involvement in professional activity.
Community engagement:
- Involvement in and initiation of sustainable community upliftment initiatives.
Administration:
- Administrative duties related to School activities and academic programs.
Self-development:
- Continuous development of personal skills and abilities.
Minimum requirements
LECTURER:
- A Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) in Business and Marketing Management.
- A minimum of one (1) year teaching experience in the presentation of relevant subjects in an undergraduate teaching programme.
- Research- Show evidence of independence and initiative in research, applied or creative works.
SENIOR LECTURER
- A PhD (NQF Level 10) in Business and Marketing Management.
- A minimum of three (3) years teaching experience in the presentation of relevant subjects in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes.
- Research- Show evidence of independence and initiative in research, applied or creative works.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Must have an in-depth knowledge of the subject field Business and Marketing Management.
- Computer literacy in MS Office, email and internet.
- Knowledge of modern platforms (such as blackboard, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaborative environment.
- A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational development and wellbeing.
- Ability to lecture large classes.
- Ability to conduct basic and applied research in the field of Business and Marketing Management.
- Ability to generate accredited research outputs.
- Ability to supervise research students at honours-level.
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.
- 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 organizing 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 REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof M Potgieter, 018 389 2615
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Mpho Langa, 018 299 2107
CLOSING DATE: 16 April 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.