Lecturer (P003231)

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF HUMANITIES SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT STUDIES POSITION NUMBER: P003231 VACANCY: LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The candidate is expected to make contributions in the teaching and learning efforts of the subject group/ department, school, faculty, and other organisational units or interdisciplinary area within the NWU. The successful candidate must play a role in scholarship of research, community engagement and/or professional activities.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching and Learning
• Teaching and learning within the subject group.
• Research and Publication

• Be able to undertake research, attend conferences and work on their doctoral studies.
• Supervision
• Be able to supervise honours research projects at least.
• Community Engagement
• Participate in community engagement projects within the school.
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Be able to assist students with basic inquiries.

Minimum Requirements

• A Masters degree (NQF level 9) in Politics and international Relations or related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years teaching and learning experience in undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Experience in doing research in own studies, conference papers and publications in masters and conference studies.
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision.
• Registered for a PhD and be active in research and innovation activities.

Added Advantage

• Supervision of postgraduate students and publication in DHET accredited journal.

Key Functional/ Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of teaching strategies and student support.
• Commitment to the achievement of Subject Groups and Schools strategic objectives.
• Excellent analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven.
• The ability to function well individually and as part of a team.
• Good organising skills, as well as the ability to work at a fast-moving pace and comply with stringent deadlines.
• Advanced administrative skills.

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Professional conduct at all-time be able to adhere to the NWU vision, mission and values.
• 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 REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof K Phago on 018 299 1627

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr B Louw at (018) 285 2304

CLOSING DATE: 31 July 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.