Junior Lecturer / Lecturer- Safety Management V002712 & V002672 at North West University

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions, and studio sessions.
• Initiation and development of subject material.
• Marking and assessment.
• Consultation with students.

Research and Innovation

• Conduct research.
• Involved in professional activity.

Academic Leadership

• Involved in school and faculty committees.
• Contribute to advising students and recruitment activities.

Social responsiveness

• Involved in community engagement and sharing of expertise.

Minimum requirements

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

A Junior Lecturer / Lecturer is expected to contribute to the teaching effort of the institution and carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her professional activities to the profession or discipline. An academic at this level is also expected to play a role in scholarship, research, and/or professional activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Qualification

• Junior lecturer: Postgraduate/BTech qualification in Safety Management/relevant field and 3 years/more experience in the safety management field.
• Lecturer: Postgraduate/BTech qualification in Safety Management/relevant field and 6 years/more experience in the safety management field.

Experience/s

• A minimum of 3 years (Junior Lecturer) / 6 years (Lecturer) of relevant work experience in this particular subject field is essential.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in the presentation of relevant subjects in an undergraduate teaching programme is desirable.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Computer literary in MS Office, e-mail and internet.
• Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
• Commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational environment.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Effective time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good digital technology 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.
• Ability to solve problems independently.
• High level of professional and ethical conduct.

Closing Date: 17th, June 2022