History In Education Lecturer (P001595)
North West University · Potchefstroom, North West
Posted 28 October 2026
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- To conduct teaching and learning, research as well as community engagement in the History Education subject group at Potchefstroom campus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching and Learning
- Teaching and learning processes for the distance as well as the on-campus mode of delivery.
Research
- Completion of PhD.
Community Engagement
- Engage in community outreach/implementation of expertise.
Administration
- Performing general administration tasks at programme and module level.
Minimum requirements
- A Master of Education degree in History Education, or a Master of Arts degree in History accompanied by a relevant education qualification, such as a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), (NQF Level 9) or relevant degree education qualification.
- A minimum of two (2) years' relevant lecturing experience in History education at university level.
- A minimum of five (5) years' relevant teaching experience in or secondary school level.
ADDED ADVANTAGE
- A Master of Education in Curriculum Studies, together with a relevant History qualification specialising in History Education.
- Registration or accreditation with a relevant education-related professional body.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Undertake undergraduate teaching and learning.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective time-managing skills.
- Good coping skills to work under pressure
- Computer literacy (MS office, knowledgeable about cloud storage).
- Experience in teaching and learning material development.
- Ability to teach large classes on both the distance and on-campus mode.
- Conducting research
- Competent in a variety of teaching, learning and assessment methodologies.
- Ability to use modern platforms (e.g. online interactive whiteboards, eFundi, e-learning, etc).
- Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
- Communication
- Creative
- Innovative
- Team player as well as the ability to work independently.
- Open for challenges
- Self-driven
- Goal achievement
- Ability to accommodate multiculturalism.
- Critical thinking
- Leadership skills
- High level of professional and ethical conduct.
Deadline:29th October,2026