Lecturer (P002641) (Re-Advertisement) at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Lecturer in the School of Industrial Engineering for undergraduate teaching and learning, research, as well as postgraduate student supervision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching

• Preparation of study guides and subject material.
• Delivery of lectures and practical sessions.
• Marking and assessment.
• 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 (primarily).
• Supervision of postgraduate students (co-supervision).
• Involvement in professional/academic societies.
• School Administration
• Representation at marketing events.
• Involvement in Engineering Schools.
• Representation on faculty-specific committees.
• General office administration.

Minimum requirements

• An M.Eng  (NQF level 9) in Industrial Engineering OR a PrEng certification in the Industrial Engineering discipline.
• A B.Eng (NQF level 8) in Industrial Engineering.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ teaching experience in Industrial engineering at a University.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ industry experience.

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

• A professional membership with the SAIIE.
• Publications in local or international academic journals related to Industrial engineering or Engineering Education.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Must be proficient in the following:
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and the 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 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 organizing skills as well as good report writing skills.
• A high level of professional and ethical conduct.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

The following behavioral competencies are required:

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

REMUNERATION

• The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

CLOSING DATE: 8 August 2025