Lecturer (V000362) at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and learning

• Student throughput rate.
• Completion of induction program to direct higher education teaching.
• Participation in SOTL programs.

Research and furthering of own qualifications

• Writing of articles and book chapters
• Obtaining higher degrees. 

Social responsiveness

• Participation in local context in activities to promote social care.

Academic leadership and admin

• Acting as a module leader in planning and implementation of curriculum in praxis.
• Managing administrative tasks related to modules and Natural Science subject group.

Health and Safety

• Act during practical work in laboratories according to Standard Operating Procedures of the NWU; adhere to SHE requirements in laboratories.

Minimum requirements

• B Ed Hons or B Sc Hons with PGCE degree (NQF level 8) in Life Science Education/ Botany or Zoology or any related qualification.
• An M Ed or M Sc with PGCE degree (NQF level 9) in Life Science Education/ Botany or Zoology.
• A minimum of (three) 3 years’ experience in teaching and learning of Life Science in FET phase at schools or 2 (two) years’ experience lecturing at a higher education institution.

ADDED ADVANTAGES: 

• Membership/ registration with South African Council for Educators (SACE).