Job Details
- Expires 26 April 0 days left to apply
- Reference number: POSITION NUMBER: NEW
- Province: North West
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: April 15th
Background to Position
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL FOR GEO AND SPATIAL SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: NEW
VACANCY: LECTURER/JUNIOR LECTURER (nGAP)
PEROMNES GRADE: A8/A9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
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 Geo- and Spatial Sciences is part of an 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.The nGAP employee 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, the nGAP employee will have a reduced teaching load over the first three years of their appointment.Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning
- Develop the skills to be able to deliver quality teaching and learning pertaining to the discipline of Urban and Regional Planning
Research
- Identify and develop research to ensure excellence in Urban and Regional Planning research. Produce a peer reviewed article per year.
Administration
- Develop the appropriate skills to ensure effective administration of academic activities including Teaching and learning research and management.
Community service
- Identify community engagement projects and be actively involved in the planning and implementation.
Inherent Criteria
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- An MSc in Urban and Regional Planning (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.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- PhD in Urban and Regional Planning (NQF Level 10)
- A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years’ teaching and learning experience as a Teaching Assistant or Lecture.
- A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years’ experience in Research.
- Accredited with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN)
- Registered with the South African Counsil for Planners (SACPLAN)
- South African Planning Institute (SAPI) membership
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice regarding teaching and learning.
- Research methodology.
- Academic and technical writing.
- Effective time-management skills.
- Effective communication skills.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Good interpersonal relations
- Critical thinking
- Good communication skills
- Leadership
- Professionalism and ethical behaviour
- Social responsibility.
Application Requirement
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:
Dr Karen Puren on 018 299 2545
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:
Ms Tirhani Baloyi: 018 299 3495
CLOSING DATE: 26 April 2024
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
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.
