Lecturer (nGAP) (V002735) at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• A Lecturer is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the institution and carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her professional activities to the profession or discipline. An academic at this level is also expected to play a major role in scholarship, research and/or professional activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions, and studio sessions.
• Initiation and development of subject material.

Development and Supervision

• The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
• Supervision of the program of study of honours students or of postgraduate students who engage in coursework.
• Teaching activities may include the supervision of honours and research students.

Research and Innovation

• Supervision of major honours or postgraduate research projects.
• The conduct of research.
• Involvement in professional activity.

Development of course material

• Development of course material with appropriate advice and support from more senior employees.
• Marking and assessment.
• Consultation with students.

Minimum requirements

• A Master of Commerce (NQF Level 9) in Business Management / Marketing Management / Safety Business Management / any other relevant field.
• The master’s degree must be achieved with an average of 70% or above. Please attach proof of the results in your application.
• Academic excellence in a research-focused MCom degree, with evidence of research involvement and current and current PhD application or registration.
• A minimum of (2) two years’ support for undergraduate teaching experience through subject-related tutoring and active
• involvement in presenting or sharing knowledge within a teaching and learning context.
• Applicants must be SA citizens and 40 years or younger of age.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Computer literacy in MS Office, e-mail, and the internet.
• Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
• Research outputs would be desirable.
• A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in the students’ educational environment.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• 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 the ability to be self-driven.
• Ability to solve problems independently.
• High level of professional and ethical conduct.

CLOSING DATE: 8 August 2025