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Where we are - A presence in two provinces The NWU is a multi-campus university with a footprint across two provinces. The Mafikeng and Potchefstroom Campuses are situated in the North-West Province and the Vaal Triangle Campus is in Gauteng. The head office, known as the Institutional Office, is in Potchefstroom, situated near the Potchefstroom Campus. W...
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
For the appointed candidate to teach the Critical and Analytical Thinking modules (ICAT111, IURX113, ECAT121 and IURX123) at the Mahikeng Campus, North-West University.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning, including Higher Degree Supervision:
- Take responsibility for a full lecturing load (teaching and assessment).
- Contribute towards the development of learning materials and the setting of tasks and assessments.
OHS (Occupational Health and Safety):
- Co-operate with management, OHS officials, and colleagues to help everyone meet their legal requirements, while upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices.
Personal Research, Innovation and/or Creative Outputs:
- It is mandatory to register for PhD studies within the first year of employment.
- Contribute towards the research output of the School of Languages.
Academic Leadership, Management and Administration:
- Fulfil all administrative duties in the service of the university, as required of and related to the position within the subject group and as opportunities arise (e.g. at School/Faculty level).
Social Responsiveness and Industry Involvement:
- The successful candidate is expected to be actively involved in community engagement projects of the School of Languages and the University, contributing to its welfare.
Minimum requirements
- A Master of Arts (NQF level 9) in Linguistics or related fields.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ lecturing experience in Critical Thinking at a tertiary institution.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer Literate - Applicants should be knowledgeable in the use of technology and sound knowledge of the T&L platform, eFundi, would be an advantage (or any equivalent platform, e.g. Blackboard).
- Fluency in English.
- Ability to work as part of a larger teaching team.
- Ability to engage with student input and feedback.
- Valuing student support and development.
- Knowledge of basic text analysis would be an advantage.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Applicants should be critical thinkers themselves who can critically engage with students on a wide range of topics.
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