Lecturer P000845
Listing reference: nwu_001615
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 14 April 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: SCHOOL OF GEO AND SPATIAL SCIENCES - GEOGRAPHY
POSITION NUMBER: P000845
VACANCY: LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The position is for a full-time lecturer in human geography in the subject group Geography and Environmental Sciences within the School of Geo- and Spatial Sciences on the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. RESEARCH
· Undertake research in the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management
· Supervise Honours, Masters and PhD students
· Conduct own research and publication and raise research funding
· Support engaged research in the faculty.
2. TEACHING
· Teach Human Geography at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
· Quality assurance of teaching outputs
· Partake in student communication and support activities.
3. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
· Application of expertise in communities to address local issues
4. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
· Module management and curriculum development
· General administrative tasks as required by NWU processes
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Knowledge, skills and competencies in the field of Human Geography.
· Ability to design, develop and improve Human Geography modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
· Ability to supervise postgraduate students.
· Ability to conceptualise and execute research projects and publish research findings in accredited journals.
· Ability to manage and complete all administrative tasks as required by the NWU.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Demonstrate a high standard of interpersonal and communications skills including the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
· Strong personal qualities and collegial approaches that contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive academic environment
· The ability to function effectively under pressure
· The ability to maintain sound interpersonal relations and function effectively as part of a team
· The ability to function internally and externally on various levels
· Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
Minimum requirements
· Master’s degree in Human Geography or related field
· 2 years experience in teaching
· 1 year experience in supervising postgraduate students - desirable
· 3 years experience in conducting research and proof of publication record in accredited journals
· PhD in Human Geography or related field– desirable
Evidence of obtaining external funding
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 Stuart Piketh – 018 299 1582
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Mpume Mqina – 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 14 April 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 June 2023 or as soon as available
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.