Junior Lecturer/Lecturer (TB01353) (Re-Advertisement) at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The Faculty of Engineering at North-West University is a vibrant, industry-engaged academic environment focused on developing engineers who are equipped to lead in a rapidly changing world. The Faculty offers seven professional undergraduate programmes Diploma and research-based variants of these programmes are also offered at postgraduate level, alongside specialised offerings in Nuclear Engineering, Sustainability and Sustainable Mining.
• Temporary, part-time (2 years) lecturing positions in the NWU Faculty of Engineering.
• PGDip (Industrial Engineering), also with specializations in Sustainability and Sustainable Mining.
• PGDip (Nuclear Science and Technology), also with specialization in Nuclear Technology Management.
• We are seeking recent B.Eng graduates for part-time junior lecturer positions in our B.Eng programmes 
• We’re also seeking part-time contract lecturers to present in our online Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering and Sustainability programme.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching

• Preparation of study guides and subject material.
• Delivery of lectures.
• Student supervision.
• Marking and assessment.
• General module administration.

Research

Administration

Minimum requirements

• Registrable with ECSA.
• A minimum of one (1) year of evidence of independent research or industry experience.

Position specific requirements,

JUNIOR LECTURER:

• A B. Eng degree or equivalent in relevant discipline (NQF level 8).

LECTURER:

• An M. Eng degree in a relevant discipline (NQF level 9).
• A minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience.

ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE:

• A minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience – Junior Lecturer.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Must be proficient in the following:

• 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 methodology and technical writing.
• 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.
• 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 the ability to be self-driven.
• The ability to solve problems independently.
• Good planning and organising skills, as well as good report writing skills.
• High level of professional and ethical conduct.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

The following behavioural competencies are required:

• Decision-making skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Confidence.
• Self-motivation.
• Critical thinking.

CLOSING DATE:  16 September 2025