Lecturer P001413
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
This is an academic position on the Mafikeng campus within the Coaching science program. The Lecturer will perform Teaching and Learning, Research and Community engagement activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning
- Provide Teaching & Learning to undergraduate students.
Research
- Self-initiated research supervision and collaboration in research projects.
Community engagement
- Community engagement through implementation of expertise
Minimum requirements
- A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Sports Science / Human Movement Science / Coaching Science.
- A minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience in an online Teaching setting in a University context.
- A minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience of conducting Research Data collection, analyses and reporting of research.
ADDED ADVANTAGES
- A PhD degree in Sports Science / Human Movement Science / Coaching Science.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Experience and knowledge in Sport- or Human Movement Science or Coaching Science as well as facilitation skills.
- Experience and basic knowledge in anatomy, exercise physiology, sport science.
- Good research skills and involvement in research projects within the field of Sport- or Human Movement Science or Coaching Science.
- Computer literate with a working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), emails, the internet and electronic diaries. Knowing how to use the NWU LMS system (eFundi) will serve as an advantage.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to act independently and cooperatively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Ability to function independently, autonomously, systematically, accurately and the ability to perform problem solving.
- Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
- The ability to build and maintain sound interpersonal relations and function effectively as part of a team.
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: Dr. Christo Bisschoff/Prof. Hans de Ridder on 018 299 1800/ 018 389 2262
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr. Sello Kgori on 018 389 2159
CLOSING DATE: 29 February 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.
