Senior Lecturer P001469

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the advertised appointment level and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF EDUCATION SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION POSITION NUMBER: P001469 VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To fill an existing vacant post (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer) to teach Life Sciences Education. The candidate is expected to make contributions to the teaching and research efforts of the institution, and to carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her professional career relevant to the profession or discipline in terms of research and community engagement.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching And Learning

• Teaching undergraduate modules on contact and distance mode, etc.
• Teaching and supervision: Postgraduate
• Study guide and study material development.

Research

• Leading and participating in research national and international projects.
• Initiating and planning of strategic research initiative.
• Research Publications - articles, chapters and/or books.
• Membership and participation in research entity activities.
• NRF funded project management.

Community Engagement

• Community service.
• Initiate and manage community engagement projects

Minimum Requirements

• A PhD in Natural Sciences Education (NQF 10).
• A bachelors (e.g. BSc.) degree in/with Natural Sciences (NQF 7).
• A minimum of 3 years teaching and learning experience in school Life Sciences (Biology) (Grade 10 to 12) or university Life Sciences (Biology).

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• Professional registration with SACE.

Functional / Technical Competencies (Knowledge And Skills)

• Advanced computer skills
• Knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Life and Natural Science.

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function in a multi-lingual working environment.

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 Pentecost Nkhoma on 018 389 2297

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Rouzenne Slambert on 0182852861

CLOSING DATE: 5 March 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.