Junior Lecturer/Lecturer: MAQ Grant (TBR0289) at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Junior Lecturer/Lecturer in the School of Industrial Engineering, Centre for Sustainable Mining will be responsible for undergraduate teaching and learning, research, as well as postgraduate student supervision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• Develop coursework and present PGDip in IE with sustainability, and sustainable mining modules.

Leadership, management and service to NWU

• Provide service to the NWU by contributing to the achievement of goals.

Administration

• Be willing to undergo, attend and complete training successfully.

Minimum requirements

• A minimum of two (2) years of evidence of independent research or industry experience.

In addition to the above,

JUNIOR LECTURER:

• A B. Eng degree or equivalent in relevant discipline (NQF level 8).
• A minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience.

LECTURER:

• An M. Eng degree in a relevant discipline (NQF level 9).
• A minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience.

ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE:

• Registered with ECSA.
• Membership of appropriate academic and professional networks.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Must be proficient in the following:

• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and internet.
• Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
• Research methodology and technical writing.
• A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational development and wellbeing.
• Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g., whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changes of the learning and collaboration environment.
• 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 the ability to be self-driven.
• The ability to solve problems independently.
• Good planning and organising skills, as well as good report writing skills.
• High level of professional and ethical conduct.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work without supervision and solve challenges as they arise.
• Ability to work within a group.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Decision-making skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Self-motivation and confidence.

Apply by: 8 September 2025