Associate Proffesor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer P000494 - Copy at North West University

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning:

• Teaching undergraduate Geography and Environmental Education 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 Geography and Environmental Education (NQF 10) (Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer).
• An MEd in Geography and Environmental Education (NQF 9) (Lecturer).
• A bachelor’s degree with Geography as a major subject up to university level 3 (NQF 7).
• A minimum of 3 years’ teaching and learning experience in school Geography (Grade 10 to 12) or university Geography.
• A minimum of 3 years’ research experience in Geography Education or Environmental Education.

Added Advantage:

• Professional registration with SACE.

Functional / Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills)

• Advanced knowledge of Geography (Human and Physical Geography, Map Work, and GIS) and Environmental Education to teach Geography and Environmental Education content modules to undergraduate B.Ed. and Hons students.
• Knowledge of dynamic teaching-learning technologies,
•  Good computer skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Use of blended learning environments, e.g. Internet and email.
• Advanced research skills.