Junior Lecturer/Lecturer TB00297 at North West University

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Lecturer in the School of Industrial Engineering for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and learning, research, as well as postgraduate student supervision. Research interests in operations research, data analytics and decision support systems will be an added advantage.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching

• Preparation of study guides and subject material
• Delivery of lectures and practical sessions
• Marking and assessment
• General module administration

Final Year Supervision

• Topic selection and general guidance to students
• Liaising with external clients
• Frequent project meetings with students

Research

• Conduct research towards own qualification
• Supervision of postgraduate students
• Involvement in professional/academic societies

School Administration

• Representation at marketing events
• Involvement in Engineering Schools
• Representation on faculty-specific committees
• General office administration

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

LECTURER:

• An appropriate Master’s degree (NQF level 9).
• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering with specialization in Industrial Engineering (NQF level 8).
•  A minimum of 2 years’ work experience in Independent Research or Industry.

JUNIOR LECTURER:

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering with specialization in Industrial Engineering (NQF level 8).
• A minimum of 2 years’ work experience in Independent Research or Industry.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• A minimum of 2 years’ work experience in Teaching or Student Assistance. .
• Professional registration/registrable with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). .

Functional / Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills)

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 learning management platforms (e.g., whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing 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 ability to be self-driven
• The ability to solve problems independently
• Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills
• A high level of professional and ethical conduct
• Operations research and Data Science knowledge

Key Behavioural Competencies

The following behavioural competencies are required:

• Decision-making skills
• Analytical skills
• Confidence
• Self-motivation
• Critical thinking
• Good interpersonal relationships
• Must be able to interact with undergraduate and postgraduate students