Lecturer M000127 ReAdvertisement at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• To fill an existing vacant post to teach Geography Education and Environmental Education. A lecturer will be expected to make contributions to the teaching & learning, research & innovation, as well as community engagement for the duration of their post occupation in the faculty and institution at large. The appointed person will carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her professional career relevant to the profession or discipline in terms of research and social responsiveness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning:

• Teaching undergraduate modules on contact and distance mode, etc. 
• Teaching and supervision.
• Study guide and study material development.

Research and Innovation:

• Research Publications - articles, chapters and/or books.
• Membership and participation in research entity activities.

Community engagement:

• Community service 
• Initiate and manage community engagement projects.

Minimum requirements

• A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Geography and/or Geography Education.
• A B.Ed. Honours (NQF level 8) in Geography Education or a BA/BSc Honours in Geography plus PGCE (or PGDiploma or equivalent) in Geography Education.
• A professional teacher’s qualification (NQF level 6-7) in Geography Education.
• A minimum of 3 years’ Geography teaching and learning experience in Further Education and Training Phase.
• Attach an academic transcript to your application.

RECOMMENDATION / ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• A bachelor’s degree (BA/BSc/B.Ed.) with Geography as a major subject up to university level 4.
• A Doctorate (NQF level 10) in Geography or Geography Education.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Advanced knowledge of Geography (Human and Physical Geography, Map Work, and GIS) and Geography Education to teach Geography and/or Geography Education content modules to undergraduate B.Ed. and Hons students.
• Knowledge of dynamic teaching-learning technologies,
• Good computer skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Use of blended learning environments, e.g. Internet and email.
• Advanced research skills.

Deadline: 

27 April 2025