Lecturer (M001130)

Listing reference: nwu_002494
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 NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT: INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS CENTRE VACANCY: LECTURER POSITION NUMBER: M001130 PEROMNES: A8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The lecturer position will assist in addressing the challenges of capacity at the IKS Centre.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teaching of modules in indigenous knowledge systems.
  • Doctoral study / research in indigenous knowledge systems.
  • Community engagement in indigenous knowledge systems.
  • Participation in research & publication.

Minimum requirements

  • A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Indigenous Knowledge Systems.
  • A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching experience in Indigenous Knowledge Systems.
  • A minimum of one (1) year research development and management experience.
  • A minimum of one (1) year community engagement experience.

ADDED ADVANTAGE

  • A PhD (NQF level 10) in Indigenous Knowledge Systems.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Ability to develop study materials, teach modules in Indigenous Knowledge Systems using indigenous pedagogies.
  • Ability to engage with the holders / practitioners and communities in indigenous knowledge systems.
  • Knowledge, skills, competencies of indigenous research methodologies, cosmologies, ontologies, philosophies, epistemologies and worldviews .
  • Effective communication, computer skills suitable for teaching, community engagement and research dissemination.
  • Ability to design, execute and publish research findings in indigenous knowledge systems.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
  • Ability to work in a team, ability to work under pressure.
  • Leadership skills, tolerance, innovative, creative, flexible, effective, punctual.
  • Ability to work and engage with the indigenous communities, indigenous knowledge holders and practitioners.
  • Ability to resolve conflict, build peace, interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence.

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:                          Dr. Motheo Koitsiwe, Tel No: 018 389-2157

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:    Ms. Innocentia Mphuthi, Tel No: 018 389-2457

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. 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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