Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (P002220)

North West University · Potchefstroom, North West

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching and Learning

Plan and facilitate a range of learning activities, i.e., tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, field excursions, etc., to support student engagement and achievement.
Initiation and development of subject material.
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate classes.
Effective teaching methods and strategies, such as explaining concepts clearly, structuring lessons well, checking for understanding, and adapting your approach to help students learn.
Provide strong mentoring to students.
Engage in scholarly and subject-related work.
Actively participate in discipline-related teaching and learning conferences, workshops, and excellence award programmes to stay current and contribute to the broader academic community.
Monitor and report on student success rates per module, taking appropriate action to support student throughput.
Teaching modules with the Labour Relations Management LARM / Human Resource Management HRMA programme on pre-graduate and postgraduate level.

Development of course material and supervision

Develop and deliver lectures and seminars.
Develop and initiate course material to ensure content is current, relevant, and academically rigorous.
Supervise postgraduate students engaged in coursework and research programmes.
Consultation with students.

Research and Innovation

Actively participate in research activities relevant to the discipline, contributing to the broader knowledge base of the School.
Engage with the research or creative practice component of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supporting students in developing research skills and academic inquiry.
Contribute to a research culture within the school by attending colloquiums, seminars, collaborating with colleagues, and staying current with developments in the field.

Community Engagement

Engage with the broader community through activities such as media commentary, public education initiatives, and outreach programmes that reflect the expertise and values of the School.
Pursue and acknowledge awards, prizes, or grants that recognise meaningful service and contribution at a local, national, or international level.
Demonstrate academic citizenship by actively participating in initiatives that benefit a specific community, whether within the institution, the discipline, or society at large.

Ad Hoc

Responsible for all administrative tasks regarding the above.
Student marks and assessments.
Align module outcomes and assessments across campuses.
Share responsibility for the committee and subject-related assignments as required.
Internal and external moderation of assessments.
Participate in programme, school and/or faculty meetings.
Develop and maintain relationships with industry stakeholders and professional bodies.
Additional tasks as delegated by the line manager, in line with the scope of the role, and as operational needs may require.

Minimum requirements

A Master's degree in Labour Relations Management NQF level 9.
A minimum of two 2 years' experience as lecturer, development of teaching content, examiner/ moderator.
A minimum of 1–2 years of experience in evidence-based postgraduate supervision.

A PhD in Labour Relations Management NQF level 10.
A minimum of three 3 years' experience as lecturer, development of teaching content, examiner/ moderator.
Applicants should have at least 1 Master's student to completion.

Professional membership with the South African Board of People Practices SABPP and/or the South African Society for Labour Law SASLAW.
A minimum of 1 – 2 years' proven experience as Labour Relations Practitioner.
Drafted own PhD proposal Lecturer level .

Computer literacy in MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Proven pre-graduate and postgraduate qualifications in Labour Relations Management or Human Resource Management.
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 changing of the learning and collaboration environment.
Proven experience with conducting training and meetings using virtual platforms such as Zoom/ MS Teams etc.
Knowledge of research methods relevant to the field of Labour relations management.
Proven track record in post-graduate supervision, demonstrated by the successful supervision of at least one Master's student through to completion, with the degree formally awarded on Senior Lecturer level.
A proven research track record, evidenced by the publication of at least one peer-reviewed article in accredited journals within the relevant discipline on senior lecturer level.
Proven research ability in labour relations management with own research PhD level, proposal for PhD and to supervise honour's mini-dissertations.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Analytical thinking: Secures, compares and contrasts information from different sources and identifies cause-effect relationships.
Results oriented: Focuses on the achievement of end-results while monitoring work or information for accuracy and completeness.
Professional Labour relations management knowledge: Shows expert and updated knowledge in professional area with a global understanding.
Ethics and integrity: Consistently advocates for and drives ethical principles stipulated by the professional body
Effective time-management skills and ability to function effectively under pressure
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.
Demonstrated ability to function independently and effectively as a team member within a diverse academic environment, contributing positively to collective goals, working collaboratively with colleagues from different cultural, disciplinary and professional backgrounds, and implementing agreed-upon decisions, policies and instructions in a professional and constructive manner.
Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven.

CLOSING DATE: 2 October 2026