Lecturer at North West University

Job description

Teaching and learning of modules in Business Management

• The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars. The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and studio sessions. Initiation and development of study material with appropriate advice from and support of more senior employees. Marking and assessment. Consultation with students. Teaching activities may include initiation and development of unit materials and may include the supervision of honours and research students

Research

• Research in area of expertise and generating research outputs in accredited conference proceedings and academic journals. Supervision of honours or postgraduate research projects. Involvement in professional activity.

Community engagement

• Involvement in and initiation of sustainable community upliftment initiatives

 Administration

• Administrative duties related to School activities and academic programs.

 Self-development

• Continuous development of personal skills and abilities.

Minimum requirements

• Master’s degree or higher NQF Level 9 is essential
• 1 year teaching experience on tertiary level is essential
• Teaching: Experience in the presentation of relevant subjects in an undergraduate teaching programme
• Research: Show evidence of independence and initiative in research, applied or creative works

FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS):

• Must have an in-depth knowledge of the subject field Business Management.
• Computer literacy in MS Office, email and internet.
• Knowledge of modern platforms (such as blackboard, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaborative environment.
• A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational development and wellbeing.
• Ability to lecture large classes.
• Ability to conduct basic and applied research in the field of Business Management.
• Ability to generate accredited research outputs. Ability to supervise research students at honours-level.

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 ability to be self-driven.
• The ability to solve problems independently.
• Good time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills.
• A high level of professional and ethical conduct.