Lecturer (P001611) at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• To fill an existing vacant post to facilitate Geography and Environmental Education.
• A lecturer will be expected to make contributions to teaching & learning in contact and distance mode, research & innovation, as well as community engagement for the duration of their post occupation in the faculty and institution at large.
• The appointed person will carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her professional career relevant to the profession or discipline in terms of research and social responsiveness.

Teaching and Learning.

• Facilitating undergraduate and post-graduate modules in contact and distance mode.
• Post-graduate supervision.
• Developing study material, study guides and a learning environment on the LMS system.
• Research and Innovation.
• Research publications - articles, chapters and/or books.
• Membership and participation in research entity activities.
• Community engagement.
• Community service.
• Initiate and manage community engagement projects.

Minimum requirements

• An M.Ed/MSc/MA degree in Geography, Geography Education and/or Environmental Education (NQF level 9).
• PGCE qualification or B.Ed. related teachers’ qualification, specialising in Geography Education / Environmental Education.
• A B.Ed honours in Geography Education / Environmental Education or a BA/BSc honours in Geography.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ teaching and learning experience in Geography in the FET phase (Grade 10 to 12). 

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

• Post-graduate supervision, research publications. 

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Advanced knowledge of Geography (Human and Physical Geography, Map Work, and GIS) and Environmental Education, pedagogical knowledge of teaching and learning Geography and Environmental Education to facilitate Geography and/or Environmental Education content modules to undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Knowledge of active teaching-learning strategies and educational technologies.
• Excellent computer skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Use of blended learning environments, and proficient in using the Internet and email.
• Advanced research skills. 

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function in a multi-lingual working environment.
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and as a team member.

CLOSING DATE: 13 August 2025