Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer P000434 at North West University

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Teaching, research and community engagement in the field of Movement Education.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching:

• Teaching several modules in Movement Education and Life Orientation at undergraduate and postgraduate levels – in both distance and contact mode.

Research and Supervision

• Research and postgraduate supervision in the field of Movement Science, with appropriate publications.

Programme Development

• Curriculum development, among others developing study material and study guides for Movement Education modules in the different programmes.

Administration

• Administration of assignments, assessments, marks, resources, etc.

Community Engagement

• Community service: collaborating with schools to ensure students provide Physical Education services to the schools while doing their practical training in the schools.

Work Integrated-Learning

• Work-Integrated Learning / Teaching Practice.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

SENIOR LECTURER

• A PhD in Movement Science or Physical Education – or equivalent (NQF 10).\
• A Professional Teacher’s Qualification (NQF level 6-8).
• A minimum of 5 years’ teaching experience in a schooling environment.
• A minimum of 5 years’ lecturing experience on full-time or part-time basis.
• Two (2) accredited research outputs.
• One (1) successful higher degree supervision.

LECTURER

• A Master’s degree in Movement Science or Physical Education – or equivalent (NQF level 9).
•  A Professional Teacher’s Qualification (NQF level 6-8).
• A minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience in a schooling environment.
• A minimum of 3 years’ lecturing experience on full-time or part-time basis.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• South African Universities Physical Education Association.
• Registration with SACE.

KEY FUNCTIONAL & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Innovative teaching and lecturing skills
• Physical ability to teach practical movement and sport skills.
• Comprehensive IT skills and knowledge
• Ability to function in the multi-lingual NWU environment
• Functional knowledge of education sector / system

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective time management
• Ethical principles and academic integrity
• Resilient work ethic