Lecturer / Junior Lecturer P001258 at North West University

Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

•  Take charge of every aspect of the practical component of all first-year classes, including teaching large classes, marking, and bookkeeping, etc. 
•   Make sure the experimental equipment and lab venue is in good condition and ready for class.
•   Be innovative in creating new practical experiments and maintain the current practical manual.
•    Assist the first-year theory lecturers with their weekly tutorials, as well as help them mark the theory class tests and exams.

Management

• Manage and appoint student assistants throughout the year, for all undergraduate physics modules.  
• In consultation with other lecturers, create a schedule for the student assistants, assign them to various tasks where help is needed, and keep track of the hours they work.
• Assist the students in their declaration of interest, claiming process and other relevant paperwork. 

Community Engagement

• Participate in community engagement projects, faculty open days, etc.
• Research and Innovation
• Up to 20% of your time, negotiable, within the Centre for Space Research area of expertise and/or in physics / science education.

FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)

•  Ability to teach (theory and practical) in front of large classes using prescribed lab equipment.
•  Good understanding of basic physics principles and the scientific method.
•   Excellent computer skills.
•   Demonstrable language proficiency.
•    Knowledge of the higher education landscape.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Sound interpersonal relationship skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Team-oriented and reliable
• Willing to take on administrative and leadership duties

Minimum requirements

LECTURER

• A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Physics or Physics Education.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching experience at a higher educational level. 

JUNIOR LECTURER

• An honours degree (NQF level 8) in Physics or Physics Education.
• A minimum of one (1) year teaching experience at a higher educational level.