Lecturer (P000279) (Re-Advertisement) at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• To teach technical proficiency at undergraduate level, supervise postgraduate research on an appropriate level and to actively engage in research.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching:

• Preparation of study guides and subject material.
• Managing practical sessions for students.
• Delivery of lectures and sessions where needed.
• Marking and grading of assessments.
• General module administration.

Research:

• Conduct research towards own qualification (if not PhD).
• Supervision of postgraduate students.
• Involvement in professional/academic societies.

Administration:

• Representation on Faculty-specific committees.
• General workshop administration and compliance.
• General workshop maintenance, planning and budgets.

Minimum requirements

• Artisan qualification as boilermaker, millwright or fitter and turner with a qualification in education (NQF level 6), or a degree in Education specialising in Technological Education (NQF level 7).
• In addition to the above,

LECTURER:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) NQF level 9.
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) with Mathematics (NQF level 7).
• A minimum of two (2) years’ artisan experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ teaching and learning experience or certificate in teaching and learning.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PG Dip), NQF level 8.
• Postgraduate Certificate (PGCE) in Education.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: 

Must be proficient in the following:

• Fitting, milling, turning, thread cutting, welding and soldering.
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet.
• 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.
• 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 or 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.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

The following behavioural competencies are required:

• decision-making skills,
• analytical skills and critical thinking,
• confidence,
• self-directedness.

CLOSING DATE: 10 June 2025