nGAP Lecturer- IKS at North West University

Job Description

• Teaching of modules in indigenous knowledge systems
• Doctoral study / research in indigenous knowledge systems
• Community engagement in indigenous knowledge systems
• Participation in development activities as part of the SSAU-Development Programme (SSAU-DP)

Minimum requirements

• A Master’s degree specializing in Indigenous knowledge systems is essential
• Applicants’ academic average of 70 % is essential (Please attach proof of results in your application)
• Applicants must be SA citizens and 40 years or younger of age.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year experience teaching in indigenous knowledge systems is essential
• 1 year experience in research development and management is essential
• 1 year community engagement experience is essential

FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS):

• Ability to develop study materials, teach modules in Indigenous Knowledge Systems using indigenous pedagogies
• Ability to engage with the holders / practitioners and communities in indigenous knowledge systems
• Knowledge, skills, competencies of indigenous research methodologies, cosmologies, ontologies, philosophies, epistemologies and worldviews
• Effective communication, computer skills suitable for teaching, community engagement and research dissemination
• Ability to design, execute and publish research findings in indigenous knowledge systems

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work in a team, ability to work under pressure
• Leadership skills, tolerance, innovative, creative, flexible, effective, punctual
• Ability to work and engage with the indigenous communities, indigenous knowledge holders and practitioners
• Ability to resolve conflict, build peace, interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence

Closing Date: 20th, June 2022