Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (M000529) at North West University

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The incumbent is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the institution, and to carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her professional activities relevant to the profession or discipline.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate level Operations Research and Statistics.
• Research in the area of expertise and publish research in accredited conference proceedings and journals.
• Participate in community engagement activities.
• Serve in professional bodies as a reviewer, editor, other committees etc.
• Course development and curriculum.
• Prepare and conduct student assessments allocated modules.
• Administrative duties related to the department and school’s activities.

Minimum requirements

SENIOR LECTURER

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in Operations Research/Statistics.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ teaching experience plus a minimum of two research publications in accredited journals.
• At least one completed Masters supervision.

LECTURER

• A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Operations Research/Statistics.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ teaching experience plus a minimum of one research publication in an accredited journal.

ADDED ADVANTAGE

SENIOR LECTURER

• Conference proceedings as well as postgraduate supervision.

LECTURER

• Conference proceedings, publication in an accredited journal as well as postgraduate supervision.

FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge and Skills):

• Ability to teach a variety of Operations Research and Statistics modules.
• Knowledge of Statistical methods and use of Statistical software.
• Ability to mentor and supervise research students at honours, master’s and/or co-supervise at PhD level.
• Ability to conduct basic and applied research in the field of Operations Research and Statistics.
• Assume administration responsibilities in their department.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Communication skills/lecturing and people management skills.
• Interpersonal skills and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team.
• Good time management and ability to work well under pressure