LECTURER (V000574)
Listing reference: nwu_001815
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 7 July 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT STUDIES
POSITION NUMBER: V000574
POSITION: LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
An appointment of a Lecturer to contribute meaningfully to quality teaching and learning. To support the development of critical thinking of students in the school and faculty by increasing capacity in handling legal issues associated with out curricula. To introduce students to political research and reasoning and provide practical training in problem solving, essay writing and advocacy.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and Learning
2. Research and Publication
3. Supervision
4. Community Engagement
5. Administrative Responsibilities
Minimum requirements
· A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Politics and International Relations.
EXPERIENCE:
· A minimum of 3 years’ experience in research.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
· A PhD (NQF level 10) in Politics and International Relations.
· A minimum of 3 years’ experience in teaching at a tertiary institution.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Strong publication track record in reputable and accredited presses and journals.
· Strong commitment to good teaching and research.
· Experience in Postgraduate supervision, including at the doctoral level.
· Sound communication skills in English.
· Completed Masters / doctoral degree in Political Science (Politics and/or International Relations), with consideration for cognate disciplines.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Excellent teaching skills and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
· Capacity to administer large undergraduate modules.
· Knowledge of various subfields of Political Science.
· Familiarity with blended learning techniques.
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: Mr Sysman Motloung: 0737181708 or 016 9103347
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Vuyi Ramavhulela, Tel: 018 299 4904
CLOSING DATE: 07 July 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
