Lecturer NGAP P001000 at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching:

• Preparation of study guides and subject material
• Delivery of lectures and practical sessions
• Marking and assessments
• 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

MIMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A B.Eng / Bsc Eng degree in Industrial Engineering (NQF level 8).
• An M.Eng degree in Industrial Engineering (NQF level 9)
• A minimum of 2 years’ evidence of independent research or industry experience
• The master’s degree must be achieved with an average of 70% or above. Please attach proof of results in your application. 

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

• Registerable with ECSA as a Candidate Engineer
• A minimum of 1year Teaching or Student Assistant experience.

KEY FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet usag
• 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 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

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Decision-making skills
• Analytical skills
• Confidence
• Self-motivation and Critical thinking