KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

·        Take charge of every aspect of the practical component of all first-year classes, including teaching large classes, marking, and bookkeeping, etc. 

·        Make sure the experimental equipment and lab venue is in good condition and ready for class.

·        Be innovative in creating new practical experiments and maintain the current practical manual.

·        Assist the first-year theory lecturers with their weekly tutorials, as well as help them mark the theory class tests and exams.

Management

·        Manage and appoint student assistants throughout the year, for all undergraduate physics modules.  

·        In consultation with other lecturers, create a schedule for the student assistants, assign them to various tasks where help is needed, and keep track of the hours they work.

·        Assist the students in their declaration of interest, claiming process and other relevant paperwork. 

Community Engagement

·        Participate in community engagement projects, faculty open days, etc.

Research and Innovation

·        Up to 20% of your time, negotiable, within the Centre for Space Research area of expertise and/or in physics / science education.

FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)

·        Ability to teach (theory and practical) in front of large classes using prescribed lab equipment.

·        Good understanding of basic physics principles and the scientific method.

·        Excellent computer skills.

·        Demonstrable language proficiency.

·        Knowledge of the higher education landscape.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

·        Sound interpersonal relationship skills

·        Excellent communication skills

·        Team-oriented and reliable

·        Willing to take on administrative and leadership duties

LECTURER

·        A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Physics or Physics Education.

·        A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching experience at a higher educational level. 

JUNIOR LECTURER

·        An honours degree (NQF level 8) in Physics or Physics Education.

·        A minimum of one (1) year teaching experience at a higher educational level. 

ADDED ADVANTAGES

·        A PhD (NQF Level 10) in Physics or Physics Education.

·        Membership with the South African Institute of Physics (SAIP).

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 Cobus Kriek on 018 299 2345

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:        Tirhani Baloyi on 018 285 2037

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                      20 September 2024

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                               1 January 2025 

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.