Junior Lecturer/Lecturer – MQA Grant (TBR0208) at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Lecturer / Junior Lecturer should be able to:

• Implement effective lecturing of occupational hygiene modules.
• Show innovation in research and teaching-learning.
• Enrol in a MHSc in Occupational Hygiene (Junior Lecturer) / PhD in Occupational Hygiene (Lecturer).
• Participate in the day-to-day activities of the Occupational Hygiene Subject Group related to Teaching and Learning and Research.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Teaching and Learning

• Develop coursework and present undergraduate occupational hygiene modules.
• Supervision of undergraduate research projects.

Leadership, management and service to NWU 

• Laboratory/instrument management and presentation of practical demonstrations.
• Management of work integrated learning aspects of programme.
• Provide service to the NWU by contributing to the achievement of its goals.

Training and Development 

• Register for postgraduate qualification.
• Be willing to undergo, attend and complete training successfully.

Minimum requirements

JUNIOR LECTURER:

• A Bachelor of Health Sciences degree in Occupational Hygiene or equivalent (NQF level 8).

LECTURER:

• A Master of Health Sciences degree in Occupational Hygiene or equivalent (NQF level 9).

ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE:

• Professional registration with the Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (Student/Occupational Hygiene Assistant).
• Experience in the practice of Occupational Hygiene and / or teaching (lecturing).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Computer literate with specific focus on Windows OS and Office 365.
• Knowledge of 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 changes of the learning and collaboration environment.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work without supervision and solve challenges as they arise.
• Ability to work within a group.
• Ability to take initiative.
• The ability to solve problems independently.
• Good time management and problem-solving skills.
• Good planning and organising skills, as well as good report writing skills.
• A high level of professional and ethical conduct.

CLOSING DATE:  26 September 2025