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  • Posted: Jun 3, 2024
    Deadline: Jun 7, 2024
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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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    Junior Lecturer: Academic Literacy (M000720)

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

    The candidate appointed to this position will be responsible for the teaching of modules in Academic Literacy at the undergraduate level.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Teaching and Learning:

    • Take responsibility for a full teaching load for ALDE111 and 122 (and carry out related duties, i.e. Marking, guided development of assessments and learning materials).
    • Keep class discipline and adhere to all the requirements for the administration of ALDE111 and 122 as required by the NWU rules and policy.

    Research:

    • Contribute towards the research output of the School of Languages.

    Academic Leadership and Administration:

    • Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the university, as the arise.
    • Good organisational and administrative skills.

    Community Engagement:

    • Involvement in community service projects.

    Occupational Health and Safety:

    • Cooperate with management, OHS officials and colleagues to help everyone meet the legal requirements, whilst upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices.

    Minimum requirements

    • An honour’s degree (NQF level 8) in English/ Linguistics/ Applied Linguistics/ related field.
    • A minimum of one (1) years’ lecturing /tutoring/ teaching experience.
    • A minimum of one (1) year LMS experience.

    KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Fundamental knowledge of key issues in Academic Literacy.
    • Excellent English language and communication skills.
    • Excellent level of computer literacy and LMS development.
    • Computer skills, including MS Office, internet and e-mail.
    • Knowledge of new and innovative teaching methods: E-learning, multimedia and classroom practice.

    KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Good interpersonal skills.
    • Professional work ethic.
    • Student support experience (for example, SI facilitation, tutoring, peer mentoring).
    • Ability and willingness to work with a variety of colleagues and students.
    • Passionate about language teaching and learning.

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    Professor/Associate Professor (P000510)

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Teaching Undergraduate Modules
    • Teaching and Supervision: Postgraduate
    • Research Publications
    • Community Service
    • Study Guide and Material Development
    • Support of Research Entity
    • Initiating and Planning of Strategic Research Initiatives

    Minimum requirements

    • A PhD in Curriculum Studies (NQF level 9).
    • A minimum of 3 years’ proven and comprehensive teaching experience in higher education.
    • Author of a substantial number of quality accredited research articles/books/chapters in the field.
    • Leading and participating in research projects is preferable.
    • Supervisor of completed masters and PhD studies.

    Functional / Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills)

    • Have a proven record of presenting at/attending relevant national and international conferences.
    •  Demonstrate leadership in the field.
    •  Involvement in teaching and/or research activities at community level.
    • Record of national and international networking, collaboration, and recognition.

    Behavioural Competencies

    • Team worker.
    •  Good interpersonal relations.

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    Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer (P000551)

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

    The successful incumbent will be responsible for teaching undergraduates and/or postgraduate students in Curriculum  Studies, Philosophy and Research Methodology modules, as well as supervising ERTP, Master and/or PhD students. He/she will have to be actively involved in research and community engagement activities and participate in academic leadership in order to make an important contribution to the faculty’s core business.

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Teaching :

    • Teaching under and post graduate modules in Curriculum  Studies, Philosophy & Research Methodology. Supervision of ERTP and Master students.

    Research:

    • Scholarly guidance, innovation, and initiation regarding research in Curriculum studies.

    Community Engagement:

    • Involvement in community engagement programmes.

    Minimum requirements

    Senior Lecturer:

    • A PhD in Education (Curriculum studies) (NQF 10).
    • A minimum of 5 years’ active involvement and  participation in teaching and learning in higher education.
    • Leadership experience (active academic leadership and/or involvement in school and faculty committees).
    • Experience in Work Integrated Learning (involvement in WIL and teaching and/or research activities at community level).
    • Completed supervision of at least one master’s degree student.
    • At least two published accredited publications.

    Lecturer:

    • A Master’s degree in Education (Curriculum Studies) (NQF 9).
    • A minimum of 2 years’ active involvement and  participation in teaching and learning at school level.

    KEY FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Have a proven record of teaching and learning.

    KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Team worker.
    • Good interpersonal relations

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    Lecturer: Academic Literacy (M000297)

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

    The candidate appointed to this position will be responsible for the teaching of modules in Academic Literacy at the undergraduate level.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Teaching and Learning:

    • Take responsibility for a full teaching load for ALDE111 and 122 (and carry out related duties, i.e. Marking, guided development of assessments and learning materials).
    • Keep class discipline and adhere to all the requirements for the administration of ALDE111 and 122 as required by the NWU rules and policy.

    Research:

    • Contribute towards the research output of the School of Languages.

    Academic Leadership and Administration:

    • Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the university, as the arise.
    • Good organisational and administrative skills.

    Community Engagement:

    • Involvement in community service projects.

    Occupational Health and Safety:

    • Cooperate with management, OHS officials and colleagues to help everyone meet the legal requirements, whilst upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices.

    Minimum requirements

    • A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in English/ Linguistics/ Applied Linguistics/ related field.
    • A minimum of three (3) years’ lecturing /tutoring/ teaching experience.
    • A minimum of one (1) year LMS experience.

    KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Fundamental knowledge of key issues in Academic Literacy.
    • Excellent English language and communication skills.
    • Excellent level of computer literacy and LMS development.
    • Computer skills, including MS Office, internet and e-mail.
    • Knowledge of new and innovative teaching methods: E-learning, multimedia and classroom practice. 

    KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Good interpersonal skills.
    • Professional work ethic.
    • Student support experience (for example, SI facilitation, tutoring, peer mentoring).
    • Ability and willingness to work with a variety of colleagues and students.
    • Passionate about language teaching and learning.

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    Senior Committee Coordinator (TBV0027)

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

    To effectively supervise the Secretariat operations and staff responsible for Statutory/Faculty committees. To provide adequate committee coordination administration support to assigned committees and to ensure compliance with governance processes.

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Committee Coordination of assigned committees:

    Responsible for committee coordination of assigned committees (high level committees e.g. council committees) as per the workload matrix:

    • Pre-meeting tasks
    • Agenda compilation
    • Minuting of meetings
    • Report to next level committees.
    • Post-meeting tasks
    • Records management

    Administer and monitor meeting governance processes:

    • Assist Head with calculation of self-evaluation results of committees and writing of feedback reports for committees.
    • Oversee nomination and election processes of committees of committee coordinators supervised by the position.
    • Provide input on the Terms of references of the committees involved in the line of this position.
    • Responsible for the role of the Secretariat in the Appointment of Office bearers for the Executive Deans
    • Assist the Head with the compilation of the meeting and academic calendars

    Supervision of committee coordinators:

    Supervise committee coordinators by:

    • Being first point of contact for committee coordinators for questions, communication and input
    • Supervising the productivity of committee coordinators by checking daily work schedules and adherence to Secretariat work processes
    • Training and induction of new committee coordinators
    • Quality control of minutes, reports and agendas of the committee coordinators
    • Planning workload distribution of subordinates in conjunction with Head and acting as stand-in in cases of emergency.
    • Providing Head with first line approval for leave, input on performance management and evaluation and other employee relations processes (discipline, wellness, etc)
    • Taking part in recruitment and selection processes for committee coordinators reporting to this position and undertaking the probation process in coordination with the Head

    Adhoc

    • Participate in Secretariat management processes as required by the Head and Director, e.g. participation in quality processes, risk management, BCP management, etc
    • Undertake work-related tasks as assigned by the Head or Director

    OHS Compliance:

    • Comply with the OHS policy and requirements of the NWU.

    Minimum requirements

    • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (NQF 7).
    • A minimum of 3 years’ committee coordination experience
    • A minimum of 2 years supervision experience. 

    KEY FUNCTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Knowledge of governance processes and applicable legislation (South African Higher Education Act, the NWU Statute, King IV)
    • Meeting administration processes and procedures
    • Knowledge of records management
    • Experience of high-level minuting and report writing 
    • Supervision skills
    • Knowledge of governance processes and applicable legislation (South African Higher Education Act, the NWU Statute, King IV)
    • Diligence
    • Detail orientation (focus on accuracy and quality)
    • Planning and organising
    • Adaptability
    • Being proactive
    • Conscientiousness
    • Interpersonal skills
    • Compliance
    • Dealing with complexity
    • Resilience

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    Lecturer (P003199)

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

    The position aims to address undergraduate teaching to B Nursing-students in the subject of Pharmacology and Dispensing in the School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences. A lecturer is needed on the Mahikeng campus to coordinate these modules (PHAN 211, PHAN 221 and PHAP 421) for all nursing students. Currently this is coordinated from the Potchefstroom campus and the MC students attend mostly online. This is not conducive towards alignment of the B Nursing programme or the student experience. A part of this lecturer's responsibility is overseeing practical work of nursing students in module PHAP421, Pharmacy: Dispensing of Medicine.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Undergraduate Teaching and Learning:

    • Teaching and learning including co-ordination of service modules in the School of Pharmacy (subject group: Pharmacology) to the undergraduate students in the B-Nursing programme  and be compliant with the relevant Statuary body’s requirements.
    • Assist in curriculum development.

    Research:

    • Getting involved in and conducting research within the relevant research entity, with the aim to improve qualifications.
    • Research activities can either be in the Research entity MUSA or in SoTL.

    Leadership, management, service to the University and social responsiveness:

    • Provide service to the University by contributing to the definition and achievement of its goals and enable it to be a healthy organisation. This includes being a member of faculty and subject group committees and working parties within the University.
    • Maintain an involvement in community service as a scholarly practice through the application of pharmacological knowledge and skills.
    • Administration and other tasks, especially liaising with relevant parties to enable effective teaching and learning.
    • Liaison with the lecturers and module coordinators on the Potchefstroom campus to ensure alignment and smooth operation in the modules and program on both campuses.

    Minimum requirements

    • A BPharm (NQF level 8) in Pharmacology.
    • Registered as a Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).

    ADDED ADVANTAGE

    • Membership with the Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA). 
    • An MSc/M Pharm (NGF level 8) in Pharmacology/ Pharmacy Practice/ Clinical Pharmacy.
    • A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in lecturing to undergraduate students in a BPharm or Nursing curriculum within the field of Pharmacology/Pharmacy Practice.
    • A minimum of two (2) years’ research experience relating to Pharmacology/ Pharmacy Practice/ Clinical Pharmacy.

    KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

    • A sound knowledge of Pharmacology/Dispensing/Pharmacy Practice.
    • Presentation/lecturing skills.
    • Language proficiency in Afrikaans and English (reading, writing and speech).
    • Computer literate.

    KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Good communication skills (verbal, written and use of technology).
    • Professional and ethical behaviour.
    • Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
    • Problem solving skills.
    • Innovative, dynamic and enthusiastic.
    • Ability to function under pressure.
    • Ability to build and encourage healthy human and collegial relationships at all levels in the NWU’s environment.

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    Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (M000529)

    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

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    Lecturer (M000713)

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

    Teaching and Learning.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Teaching.
    • Research.
    • Community engagement.

    Minimum requirements

    • An MSc (NQF level 9) in Agricultural Economics.
    • Membership with the Agricultural Economics Society of South Africa (AESA).
    • A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in teaching and research.

    KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Economic development, Farm management, farm planning, accounting, and linear programming.

    KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Professional, credible, and good level of integrity.

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    Lecturer: Critical and Analytical Thinking (M000534)

    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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    Lecturer in Academic Literacy (Afrikaans and English) P000643

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

    The candidate appointed to this position will be responsible for the teaching of modules in Academic Literacy at undergraduate level.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Teaching and Learning and Higher Degree supervision   

    • Take responsibility for a full teaching load for Academic Literacy in English and Academic Literacy in Afrikaans modules (and carry out related duties, i.e. marking, guided development of assessments and learning materials). Keep class discipline and adhere to all the requirements for the administration of the modules as required by the NWU rules and policy.

     Personal Research and Innovation and/or Creative Outputs       

    • Contribute towards the research output of the School of Languages.
    • Candidate is expected to register for a PhD within the first 2 years of their appointment and complete the qualification within 5 years of their appointment.

    Academic Leadership and Administration 

    • Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the university, as the arise. 
    • Good organisational and administrative skills

    Social responsiveness (sharing of expertise and community engagement)        

    • Involvement in relevant community engagement projects.      

     Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

    • Cooperate with management, OHS officials and colleagues to help everyone meet the legal requirements, whilst upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices.

    Minimum requirements

    • Applicable master’s degree in English and/or Afrikaans Linguistics, Applied Linguistics or General Linguistics
    • Should have some experience in teaching Academic literacy in Afrikaans and Academic literacy in English at tertiary.
    • A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in teaching at a tertiary institution

    ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCES:

    • Membership of relevant subject specific societies and organisations
    • Experience in teaching Academic Literacy or English/Afrikaans Linguistics or General Linguistics or Applied Linguistics

    KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Fundamental knowledge of key issues in Academic Literacy
    • Excellent English language and communication skills
    • Excellent level of computer literacy and LMS development
    • Computer skills, including MS Office, internet and email.
    • Knowledge of new and innovative teaching methods: e-learning, multimedia and classroom practice

    KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Work independently, but also as a team.
    • Have very good people skills.
    • Professional and ethical behaviour.
    • Be able to act as a mentor for junior staff

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    Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor (M000344)

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

    The purpose of this position is to:

    • Lecture marketing management modules to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
    • Create and produce research outputs (peer-reviewed articles, master’s dissertations and PhD theses, conference papers and peer-reviewed chapters/books) through own research efforts and the efforts of master’s and PhD students by using the best available research methods and techniques.
    • Initiate, develop, register and present community engagement projects.
    • Mentor academics in the School of Management Sciences in teaching and research-related areas.
    • Contribute to and enhance the national and international collaboration networks in the School of Management Sciences.
    • Contribute to the creation of an environment that promotes growth, equality, and freedom of speech.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Teaching and learning of modules in Marketing Management:

    • The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
    • The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and studio sessions.
    • Initiation and development of study material with appropriate advice from and support of more senior employees.
    • Marking and assessment.
    • Consultation with students.
    • Teaching activities may include initiation and development of unit materials and may include the supervision of honours and research students.

    Research:

    • Research in area of expertise and generating research outputs in accredited conference proceedings and academic journals.
    • Supervision of honours or postgraduate research projects.
    • Involvement in professional activity.

    Community Engagement:

    • Involvement in and initiation of sustainable community upliftment initiatives.

    Administration and self-development:

    • Administrative duties related to School activities and academic programs.

    Minimum requirements

    SENIOR LECTURER

    • PhD (NQF level 10) in Marketing Management.
    • A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the presentation of relevant subjects in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes.
    • Show evidence of independence and initiative in research, applied or creative works, and postgraduate supervision.

    ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

    • A PhD (NQF level 10) in Marketing Management.
    • A minimum of five (5) years’ lecturing experience in higher education institutions.
    • Proven record of national and international relations with academics and higher education institutions on research and/or teaching collaboration.
    • Master’s and PhD supervision.
    • Proven record of consistent publications in accredited journals in accordance with the level of the position.
    • Proven record of the development and execution of community and industry projects.
    • Proven record of leadership in higher education management structures.

    ADDED ADVANTAGE

    • Proven record of leadership in higher education management structures.

    FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL Competencies (Knowledge and Skills):

    • Must have an in-depth knowledge of the subject field Marketing Management.
    • Computer literacy in MS Office, email and internet.
    • Knowledge of modern platforms (such as blackboard, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaborative environment.
    • A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational development and wellbeing.
    • Ability to lecture large classes.
    • Ability to conduct basic and applied research in the field of Marketing Management.
    • Ability to generate accredited research outputs.
    • Ability to supervise research students at honours-level.

    KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Effective time-management skills.
    • Effective communication skills.
    • Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
    • Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.
    • The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group.
    • Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven.
    • The ability to solve problems independently.
    • Good time-management and problem-solving skills.
    • Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills.
    • A high level of professional and ethical conduct.

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    Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor V000316

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

    • Provide teaching and learning services as well as a research function.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

     Teaching and Learning:

    • Teaching assigned classes according to the NWU teaching and learning strategies.

    Research:

    • Research outputs as to be discussed with PGL and DD.

    Community engagement:

    • Actively contribute to community engagement projects as part of SAS.

    Minimum requirements

    Associate Professor:

    • A PhD (NQF 10) in Accountancy with Auditing as an area of specialisation.
    • A minimum of 3 year’ experience teaching Auditing at a tertiary institution.

     Senior Lecturer:

    • A Master of Commerce (NQF level 9) in Accountancy with Auditing as an area of specialisation.
    • A minimum of 1 years’ experience teaching Auditing at a tertiary institution.
    • Must be registered with the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) or South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)  as an AG(SA).

    KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

    • A working knowledge of essential technical competencies required in the field of Auditing.
    • Knowledge of working with students, handling large classes, setting of assessments.
    • Knowledge of the process of research and an eagerness to conduct research.
    • Interest in community service.
    • Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office package (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
    • Knowledge of Accounting-related software packages.
    • Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the multilingual environment of the NWU.

    BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Professional and ethical behaviour.
    • Adaptability or agility.

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    Junior Lecturer: ENLS 112 & ENLS 122 (V002743)

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

    For the appointed candidate to teach the English Language in Context module (ENLS112), English Language for Professional Purposes module (ENLS122) and other related modules in the English Subject Group, at the Mahikeng Campus, North-West University.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Teaching & Learning:

    • Take responsibility for a full lecturing load as regards the ENLS modules, related administrative tasks, guided development of learning materials, setting of tests and examinations.

    Academic Leadership and Administration:

    • Fulfilling managerial tasks and administrative duties in 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).

    Post graduate studies and research:

    • Be active in research through self-development, attend workshops in research in pursuit of furthering one’s academic qualifications and publishing articles etc.
    • It is mandatory to register for master’s studies / programme within the first year of employment.
    • Contribute towards the research output of the School of Languages.

    Social Responsiveness/Community engagement:

    • Participate in community engagements through community projects and collaboration with Stake holders where necessary.

    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.

    Minimum requirements

    • A Bachelor of Arts with Honours (NQF level 8) in English (Linguistics) or relevant field.
    • A minimum of one (1) year tutorship/ lecturing experience.

    KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Competence in speaking, reading, writing and listening skills in English.
    • Competence in advanced grammatical concepts and principles.
    • Applicant should be knowledgeable in the use of technology.
    • Fundamental knowledge of key issues in the development of Applied Linguistics.
    • Computer literacy.
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Package (e.g. MS Word, Excel).
    • Administration soft and hard skills - excellent administrative and organising ability.

    KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Applicant should be a team player and relate well with colleagues and peers.
    • Result-oriented.
    • Work under pressure.

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    Senior Lecturer -Marketing and Business Management (V002630)

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

    • Lecture marketing- or business management modules to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
    • Create and produce research outputs (peer-reviewed articles, master’s dissertations and PhD theses, conference papers and peer-reviewed chapters/books) through own research efforts and the efforts of master’s and PhD students by using the best available research methods and techniques.
    • Initiate, develop, register and present community engagement projects.
    • Mentor academics in the School of Management Sciences in teaching and research-related areas.
    • Contribute to and enhance the national and international collaboration networks in the School of Management Sciences.
    • Contribute to creating an environment that promotes growth, equality, and freedom of speech.

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Teaching

    • The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
    • Module and curriculum development and transformation.
    • Developing study material and study guides.
    • Initiate, develop, register and present short learning programmes (SLPs).
    • Supervision of master’s and PhD students.

    Research

    • Conduct research and publish findings in respected national and international journals (IBSS/Scopus/ISI).
    • Initiate and maintain national and international research networks.
    • Participate in the evaluation of ethics and research proposals.
    • Collaborate with and mentor colleagues on research-related matters.

    Social Responsibility

    • Initiate, develop, register and present community engagement projects which focus on work-integrated learning, community research, and outreach projects.
    • Industry involvement in terms of SLPs, consultation, case study research and guest lecturing.

    Leadership

    • Must represent the School of Management Sciences on Faculty, University, National and International management structures, committees, boards or any other professional body.
    • Membership in the School’s management structures.

    Minimum requirements

    • A PhD (NQF level 10) in Marketing Management / Business Management / related management sciences field. 
    • A minimum of 5 years lecturing experience in higher education institutions.
    • At least two publications in accredited journals.
    • Completed supervision of a master’s or PhD student.

     ADDED ADVANTAGE:

    • Proven record of the development and execution of community and industry projects.
    • Proven record of national and international relations with academics and higher education institutions on research and/or teaching collaboration.
    • NRF-rated researcher.
    • Proven record of leadership in higher education management structures.

    KEY FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

    • Expert knowledge of the relevant fields of marketing- or business management.
    • Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
    • Demonstrable computer literacy and competence in the use of general word processing software programs (MS Office, e-mail and internet) as well as qualitative/quantitative analyses programs (e.g., JASP, SPSS, MPLUS, R, AMOS, ATLAS.ti)
    • Knowledge and competency of learning support in a learning management system (e.g. SAKAI, Moodle, Blackboard).
    • A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational environment.

    KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
    • Flexibility and conflict management to work with diverse groups.

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