Junior Lecturer (V002625) at North West University

Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning
Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Geography and Environmental studies.
 
Research

•  Research in the field of Geography and Environmental Education with appropriate publications.

Community Engagement
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Professional Teacher’s qualification in Education (NQF Level 6 – 8).
• An honours degree in Geography or Environmental Studies Education (NQF Level 8)
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in teaching Geography and Environmental Education in school or a higher education institution.

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

• A bachelor’s degree in Physical Geography Education.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of teaching in different modes of delivery.
• Computer proficient – command of Word, Power point and Excel.
• Experience of Efundi will be beneficial.
• Language proficiency to function in a multilingual environment.
• Teaching experience at primary/secondary/tertiary level.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Good interpersonal relations.
• The ability to work with large groups of people.
• Ability to adhere to timelines and deadlines.
• Good communication skills (verbal, written and use of technology.
• Language skills in order to function in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
• Ability to work independent, problem solving, systematically and innovative.
• Ability to function effectively under pressure.