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 EDUCATION SCHOOL OF COMMERCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES IN EDUCATION POSITION NUMBER: P001595 VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER PEROMNES: A7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENTJob DescriptionPURPOSE OF THE POSITIONTo fill a vacant position in the History in Education Subject group to ensure quality teaching and learning, to strengthen the Subject Group's research profile, to mentor junior academic staff, and to expand community engagement.Key ResponsibilitiesTeaching and LearningPartaking in lecturing classes at post and undergraduate levels in History in Education.Managing teaching and learning processes for the distance as well as on-campus mode of delivery.Publish articles and book chapters, as well as presenting papers at conferences.Programme and curriculum development of new under and postgraduate level degrees, diplomas, and certificates, as well as short learning programs in History in Education.Knowledge and competence in integrating ICT platforms in teaching and learning.ResearchInvolvement with and/or more teaching or research activities at a community level and community engagement in projects and service learning.Service the broader higher education community environment with clear evidence on a national and international level.Community EngagementInvolvement in community engagement or implementation of expertise.Minimum RequirementsA PhD (NQF level 10) in History Education, Education (Curriculum Studies in History Education) or History with a PGCE.A minimum of five (5) years' experience in primary, secondary or tertiary teaching of History in Education (if tertiary, must be in a faculty of education).Two (2) publications in accredited journals or book chapter on History in Education.Experience and a track record of supervising one (1) Master's student and involvement in PhD supervision in History in Education.Added AdvantageRegistered with SASHT.A membership accreditation with any other History Education-related professional body.Functional / Technical Competencies (knowledge And Skills)Demonstration of initiative and academic leadership that contributes to the realisation of the strategic plan of the Faculty of Education.Strong Teaching and Learning Portfolio with the following criteria:effective participation in teaching;design and implementation of learning environments (face-to-face and blended);use of LMS/online platforms teaching-learning technologies;effective assessment practices;reflection on student feedback (quantitative and qualitative);reflection and peer evaluation on the depth of subject knowledge;satisfactory student success rate (throughput);conference and workshop attendance in the relevant discipline and teaching and learning, participation in excellence awards of Teaching and Learning.Key Behavioural CompetenciesExcellent communication skills (verbal and written) Analytical and problem-solving skills.Effective time-management skills.Computer literacy (MS Office, knowledgeable about cloud storage) Experience in teaching and learning material development.Competent in the use of a variety of teaching, learning, and assessment methodologies.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: Dr Ewie Erasmus 018 299 4722ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Rouzen Slambert 018 285 2861CLOSING DATE: 8 September 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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