Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (M000345) (Re-Advertisement)

Listing reference: nwu_002485
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 28 March 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
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.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS) FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: M000345 VACANCY: LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER PEROMNES: A8/A7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
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 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.
  • Teaching activities may include initiation and development of unit materials and may include the supervision of honours and research 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 Marketing Management.
  • A minimum of one (1) year’ teaching experience in the presentation of relevant subjects in an undergraduate teaching programme.

SENIOR LECTURER:

  • A PhD (NQF level 10) in Marketing Management.  
  • A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching experience in the presentation of relevant subjects in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes.
  • Show evidence of independence and initiative in research, applied or creative works and postgraduate supervision.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Must have an in-depth knowledge of the subject field 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 Marketing Management.
  • Ability to generate accredited research outputs.
  • Ability to supervise research students at honours-level.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Effective time-management and problem-solving 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 planning and organising 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. Marius Potgieter, Tel No: 018 389 2615

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:    Mr. Sello Kgori, Tel No: 018 289 2159

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                        28 March 2024

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.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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