Position Summary Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH POSITION NUMBER: P001649 VACANCY: LECTURER PEROMNES: A8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job Description PURPOSE OF THE POSITION A Lecturer is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the institution, and to carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her professional activities relevant to the profession or discipline.
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 program 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.Development Of Course Materials: Development of course material with appropriate advice from and support of more senior employees.Marking and assessment.Consultation with students.Minimum Requirements: A Master's degree (NQF level 9) in Counselling Psychology.Registration with the HPCSA as a Counselling Psychologist.A minimum of two (2) years' professional experience as a Counselling Psychologist.Recommendation: A minimum of one (1) year teaching experience.Functional/Technical Competencies: Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet.Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.Research outputs.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, AI etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaboration environment.Behavioural Competencies: 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 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. Karel Botha on 018 299 -1726
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Melissa Freeman on 018 299-4811
CLOSING DATE: 20 September 2024
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: Applications may only be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
As part of the application process candidates should submit their latest CV, as well as a copy of their ID document and certified copies of all qualifications. Failure to submit at least these documents or submitting them via any other platform would result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
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