Lecturer M001072 at North West University

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• The appointed person will be responsible for teaching PLKS171 and PLKS172 in the BSc Extended Programme, Botany Department at the Mahikeng Campus.KEY

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning:

• Undergraduate teaching and all associated activities of the modules PLKS171 and PLKS172.
• Effective teaching practices – contact and online modes.
• Satisfactory student success rate according to faculty norms.
• Monitoring of and engagement with at-risk students to ensure student success.
• Effective assessment practices.

Research & Innovation:

• Recruitment and supervision Hons, MSc and PhD students
• Publication of articles in accredited journals.

Community Engagement:

• To actively participate in all community engagement and social responsiveness activities as is guided and required by the school.

Administrative:

• Involvement in administrative tasks of the subject group / school / faculty / university as required.

Minimum requirements

• An MSc in Botany or related field (NQF level 9).
• A minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience at tertiary level.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory techniques relevant to the subject.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Registration with the South African Association of Botanists (SAAB).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good knowledge of basic biology and botany concepts
• Ability to relate abstract information to students and to adjust teaching style to student needs
• Time management
• Use of modern technology.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Good interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Self-motivation.
• Attention to detail.

CLOSING DATE: 07 August 2026