Lecturer nGAP (P003212) - North-West University - Potchefstroom

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: P003212 VACANCY: LECTURER NGAP PEROMNES GRADE: A8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT The North-West University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following position, which form part of the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Preference will be given to applications from black (African, Coloured and Indian), female and disabled candidates, with a target that at least 80% of applicants should be appointed from these groups. Applicants must be SA citizens and 40 years or younger of age. The nGAP represents the ninth phase of the Staffing South African Universities Framework (SSAUF), which the Minister of Higher Education and Training approved at the start of 2015 as an initiative to improve the academic staffing capacity of South African universities. The programme aims at addressing the urgent and challenging imperative to recruit, support and retain black (African, Coloured and Indian), female academic and disabled staff to address the under-representation at all levels in the sector. It is a key vehicle to contribute to the transformation of the academic staff profile in disciplines of greatest need. nGAP employees will participate in a six-year developmental programme in terms of which they will be employed on a permanent full-time basis at the NWU under the University's normal conditions of service. They will be expected to register for and complete their doctoral studies, participate successfully in the DHET's Staffing South Africa's Universities Development Programme, and work under the supervision of an appointed mentor. In order to achieve the developmental aims of the programme, nGAP employees will have a reduced teaching load over the first four years of their appointment. They will be expected to work for additional two years at NWU after the completion of the six-year developmental programme. APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE A MASTER'S DEGREE WITH AN ACADEMIC AVERAGE OF 70% FOR THE MASTER'S DEGREE, THIS IS ESSENTIAL. PROOF OF RESULTS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The nGAP position in the School of Economic Sciences is part of the SSAUF initiative by the DHET to improve the academic staffing at South African universities. It is a prestigious programme to enable young black candidates to follow a career as an academic. nGAP employees will participate in a six-year developmental programme on a permanent full-time basis under the University's normal conditions of service and will work under the supervision of an appointed mentor. In order to achieve the developmental aims of the programme, nGAP employees will have a reduced teaching load over the first three years of their appointment. JOB DESCRIPTION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching and Learning: The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and studio sessions. Initiation and development of subject material. Development and Supervision : The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars. Supervision of the programme of study of honours students or of postgraduate students engaged in course work. Teaching activities include initiation and development of unit materials and may include the supervision of honours and research students. Research and Innovation : Supervision of major honours or postgraduate research projects. The conduct of research. Involvement in professional activity. Start / continue with own PhD Development of Course: Development of course material with appropriate advice from and support of more senior employees. Marking and assessment. Consultation with students. Master's degree in Macro-Economics / International Trade (NQF level 9). The Master's degree must be achieved with an average of 70% or above. Please attach proof of results in your application. Applicants must be SA citizens and 40 years or younger of age. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 2 years T&L improvement. KEY FUNCTIONAL COMETENCIES: Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance. 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. KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMETENCIES : 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 Adaptability / Agility Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven The ability to solve problems independently Problem-solving skills Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills A high level of professional and ethical conduct REMUNERATION The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines. ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof André Heymans on 018 299 1352 ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Fadilha Minty on 018 299 4993 CLOSING DATE: 26 April 2024 PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1 July 2024 Kindly take note: Applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Apply Now

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