History In Education Lecturer (P001595) at North West University

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• To conduct teaching and learning, research as well as community engagement in the History Education subject group at Potchefstroom campus.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• Teaching and learning processes for the distance as well as the on-campus mode of delivery.            

Research

• Completion of PhD.

Community Engagement

• Engage in community outreach/implementation of expertise.

Administration

•  Performing general administration tasks at programme and module level. 

Minimum requirements

• A Master of Education degree in History Education, or a Master of Arts degree in History accompanied by a relevant education qualification, such as a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), (NQF Level 9) or relevant degree education qualification.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ relevant lecturing experience in History education at university level.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant teaching experience in or secondary school level.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• A Master of Education in Curriculum Studies, together with a relevant History qualification specialising in History Education.
• Registration or accreditation with a relevant education-related professional body.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:                  

• Undertake undergraduate teaching and learning.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time-managing skills.
• Good coping skills to work under pressure 
• Computer literacy (MS office, knowledgeable about cloud storage).
• Experience in teaching and learning material development.
• Ability to teach large classes on both the distance and on-campus mode.
• Conducting research
• Competent in a variety of teaching, learning and assessment methodologies.
• Ability to use modern platforms (e.g. online interactive whiteboards, eFundi, e-learning, etc).
• Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Creative
• Innovative
• Team player as well as the ability to work independently.
• Open for challenges 
• Self-driven
• Goal achievement
• Ability to accommodate multiculturalism.
• Critical thinking
• Leadership skills
• High level of professional and ethical conduct.

Deadline:29th October,2026