Position SummaryIndustry: Education & TrainingJob category: University and AcademyLocation: PotchefstroomContract: PermanentRemuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.IntroductionNORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF HUMANITIES SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION POSITION NUMBER: P001098 VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER / LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A7 / A8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENTJob DescriptionPURPOSE OF THE POSITIONThe subject group History of Art at the NWU Potchefstroom campus seeks to appoint one new member of staff (Senior Lecturer/Lecturer) to assume teaching and research responsibilities. Candidates with an academic background and research experience in history of art, visual art and culture, and closely related disciplines are invited to apply. Note: Candidates who previously applied do not need to resubmit an application.Key ResponsibilitiesTeaching and Learning and Higher Degree supervisionTeach undergraduate and honours courses in History of Art to a diverse student body.Bring enthusiasm and strong pedagogy to teaching; engage in a practical, hands-on approach to teaching; and provide strong mentoring to students.Provide curricular leadership in the History of Art programme.Engage in scholarly and subject-related work.Provide relevant service to the community.Advise and mentor students.Postgraduate supervision of honours, MA and PhD students.Proven record of supervision at postgraduate level.Curriculum development.Contribute to curricular revision to reflect the latest trends in the field and to build and expand the History of Art subject group.Scholarly work.Publication record and clear evidence of agenda for continued research in the field of History of Art and Visual Studies.Contribution to the academic citizenship and development of the subject group.Participation in activities of the research niche ViNCO (Visual Narratives and Creative Outputs).Administration and other tasks.Responsible for all administrative tasks with regards to the above.Study guide and course material/curriculum development and updating.Student marks and assessment.Share responsibility for committee and subject-related assignments as required.Participate in activities related to the life of the school and community.Minimum RequirementsSENIOR LECTURERA PhD (NQF level 10) in History of Art, Visual Studies or a closely related discipline.A minimum of three (3) years' teaching and supervising experience.Clear evidence of a research agenda/proven publication record.LECTURERA MA (NQF 9) in History of Art, Visual Studies or a closely related discipline.A minimum of 3 years' experience in teaching and supervising and study supervision for postgraduate students.Knowledgeable in and has clear evidence of a research agenda/ proven publication record.Added Advantage & PreferencesMember of SAVAH, SAJAH, or any other applicable scholarly association.Key Functional/ Technical CompetenciesFunctional knowledge of the operations of the higher education context.Functional knowledge of industry-related environments.Sound understanding of the broad History of Arts and Visual Culture discipline.Experience of research and publishing in History of Arts, Visual Studies and related fields.PLEASE INCLUDE A LIST OF MODULES TAUGHT AT UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL TO CURRICULUM VITAE.Key Behavioural CompetenciesSound relations with colleagues.Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.Ethical principles and academic integrity.Demonstrate language proficiency to function optimally in a multilingual environment.Punctual work ethic.RemunerationThe 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 L Holtzhausen on 018 299 1645ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:Mr B Louw at ****** or (018) 285 2304.CLOSING DATE:31 August 2024PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:As soon as possibleKindly 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.
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