Lecturer (CHEPD)

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Education and Training

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: CENTRE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT POSITION NUMBER: P003187 VACANCY: LECTURER PEROMNES: A8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Providing quality service regarding teaching and learning of academics as university teachers, research and innovation in Higher Education Studies, and community engagement within the Subject Group: Higher Education Studies

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• Teaching a variety of NQF-Level 9 SLPs, as well as modules in the Structured Masters in Higher Education Studies (MEd.HES).
• Supervise 30 credit research projects in the PGDip in Higher Education Studies.

Research

• Perform research in the field of Teaching and Learning in higher education.

Community Engagement and Service Learning

• Active participation in the development of academics as a community and designing modules for service learning for academics.

Administration

• Planning, organising and record keeping as part of office and subject (module) administration in accordance with facultys teaching policy and close collaboration with CHEPD leadership.

Work Integrated Learning

• Active participation in workshops, seminars and curriculum conversations with academics across faculties in order to professionalise academics as university teachers.

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: Ms. Dina Legoete, Tel No: 018 285-2777

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Rouzenne Slambert, Tel No: 018 285-2861

CLOSING DATE: 21 January 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.

Minimum Requirements

• A Masters degree (NQF level 9) in Education/Social Sciences/Humanities
• A minimum of three (3) years tutoring/lecturing experience in tertiary education.

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• A PhD degree (NQF level 10) in Education/Social Sciences/Humanities.

Key Functional/ Technical Competencies

• Subject knowledge: Education/Social Sciences/Higher Education Studies.
• Teaching skills: Lecturing/Tutoring/Facilitation.

Key Behavioural Competencies

• High standard of work ethics
• Communication
• Able to work individually as well as part of subject group (team)
• Ability to create own structures, adhere to deadlines and work in a self-directed manner