PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The subject group History of Art at the NWU Potchefstroom campus seeks to appoint one new member of staff (Senior Lecturer/Lecturer) to assume teaching and research responsibilities. Candidates with an academic background and research experience in history of art, visual art and culture, and closely related disciplines are invited to apply. Note: Candidates who previously applied do not need to resubmit an application.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.      Teaching and Learning and Higher Degree supervision               

·        Teach undergraduate and honours courses in History of Art to a diverse student body.

·        Bring enthusiasm and strong pedagogy to teaching; engage in a practical, hands-on approach to teaching; and provide strong mentoring to students.

·        Provide curricular leadership in the History of Art programme.

·        Engage in scholarly and subject-related work.

·        Provide relevant service to the community.

·        Advise and mentor students.

·        Postgraduate supervision of honours, MA and PhD students.

·        Proven record of supervision at postgraduate level.

2.              Curriculum development

·        Contribute to curricular revision to reflect the latest trends in the field and to build and expand the History of Art subject group.

3.      Scholarly work          

·        Publication record and clear evidence of agenda for continued research in the field of History of Art and Visual Studies.

·        Contribution to the academic citizenship and development of the subject group.

·        Participation in activities of the research niche ViNCO (Visual Narratives and Creative Outputs).

4.      Administration and other tasks

·        Responsible for all administrative tasks with regards to the above.

·        Study guide and course material/curriculum development and updating.

·        Student marks and assessment.

·        Share responsibility for committee and subject-related assignments as required.

Participate in activities related to the life of the school and community

SENIOR LECTURER

·        A PhD (NQF level 10) in History of Art, Visual Studies or a closely related discipline

·        A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching and supervising experience.

·        Clear evidence of a research agenda/proven publication record.

LECTURER

·        A MA (NQF 9) in History of Art, Visual Studies or a closely related discipline.

·        A minimum of 3 years’ experience in teaching and supervising and study supervision for postgraduate students.

·        Knowledgeable in and has clear evidence of a research agenda/ proven publication record.

ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCES:

·        Member of SAVAH, SAJAH, or any other applicable scholarly association.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Functional knowledge of the operations of the higher education context.

·        Functional knowledge of industry-related environments.

·        Sound understanding of the broad History of Arts and Visual Culture discipline.

·        Experience of research and publishing in History of Arts, Visual Studies and related fields.

·        PLEASE INCLUDE A LIST OF MODULES TAUGHT AT UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL TO CURRICULUM VITAE.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Sound relations with colleagues.

·        Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

·        Ethical principles and academic integrity.

·        Demonstrate language proficiency to function optimally in a multilingual environment.

·        Punctual work ethic.

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 Holtzhausen on 018 299 1645

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr B Louw at Byron.Louw@nwu.ac.za

                                                                                                                                   or (018) 285 2304.                                                       

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                        31 August 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.