Lecturer P8 / Senior Lecturer P7: Economics

Sol Plaatje University; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in South Africa seeks a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Economics to teach, conduct research, and engage with the community. The successful candidate will have a Master's or Doctorate in Economics/Econometrics, with teaching experience and a track record in research publishing. Responsibilities include curriculum development, student supervision, and participation in academic administration. The role aims to contribute to the department's academic objectives and enhance the learning experience for students.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics/Econometrics required, PhD preferred for senior lecturer.
• At least two years of university teaching experience required.
• Demonstrated evidence in the form of publications in accredited journals.

Responsibilities

• Lecture modules at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Conduct research and publish in reputable journals.
• Contribute to community engagement initiatives.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Research publication

Statistical software proficiency

Community engagement

Education

Master's degree in Economics/Econometrics

PhD or relevant Doctorate in Economics/Econometrics

Tools

Stata

R

Eviews

Matlab

Job description

Purpose

Responsible for teaching and learning, research and community engagement and to provide support to the department/school in pursuit of its academic objectives. Responsibilities may also include curriculum development, student academic development, administration and quality assurance to contribute to the academic initiatives undertaken by the department/faculty.

Lecturer – P8

• A master’s degree in economics/Econometrics,
• Must be able to register for a Doctorate within one year.
• At least two years of university teaching experience.
• Demonstrated evidence in the form of publications in DHET accredited journals, etc., and or peer-reviewed conference proceedings that contain substantially complete papers that have the potential to be submitted for publication.
• Evidence of Honours degree supervision.
• Demonstrate willingness to develop teaching capacity and reflect on personal teaching and learning philosophy.
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities.
• Evidence of competence in the administration of a course/subject at departmental level.
• Evidence of active participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in statistical software packages such as Stata, and/or R, Eviews, Matlab.

Senior Lecturer – P7

• A PhD or relevant Doctorate in Economics/Econometrics.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience as a lecturer in a university.
• Demonstrated ability to teach across subjects within the Economics discipline.
• Should be an established researcher. Demonstrate evidence of continuous research in the form of publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices.
• Citations (e.g. Scopus H-index).
• Evidence of external research fundraising; citations.
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision, at master's and/or PhD level.
• Experience in curriculum development/review.
• Evidence of community engagement activities within the discipline.
• Evidence of competence in the administration of a course/subject at the departmental level.
• Evidence of external examining/moderating at other higher education institutions at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels.
• Demonstrate proficiency in statistical software packages such as Stata, and/or R, Eviews, Matlab.

Recommendations

• NRF rating would be considered an added advantage NRF rating is recommended for Senior Lecturer.
• Preference will be given to candidates that meet the Senior Lecturer level criteria.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Lecture modules at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, supervise and monitor student’s projects/dissertations.
• Compile work schemes in collaboration with colleagues.
• Research and utilize new and emerging approaches and technology in teaching.
• The professional preparation of teaching media.
• The professional preparation of notes to supplement or substitute prescribed textbooks.
• Research and selection of suitable reference material to supplement textbooks.
• The facilitation of an effective teaching situation in which the learning experience can take place successfully.
• The upgrading of course content/ development of new courses and/or modules to keep up with the latest requirements of the discipline.
• Student and peer evaluations of teaching performance.
• Apply appropriate assessment methods.
• External examination and invitations to teach externally.

Research

• Conduct research in the field.
• Publish research in reputable journals.
• Keep abreast of professional literature.
• Obtain research grants.

Curriculum Development and Community Engagement

<>Contribute to community engagement initiatives.
• Integrate community engagement interventions into the curriculum.
• Report on own involvement in professional, industry and/or community activities.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Participate in curriculum review and the development of new courses/modules to ensure alignment with sector/discipline norms and requirements.
• Revise and submit programmes for accreditation by relevant accreditation bodies.

Student Academic Development

• Identify students at risk timeously.
• Develop intervention strategies.
• Provide academic counselling to students.
• Monitor student progress.
• Make necessary referrals for students, where needed.

Academic Administration

• Keep attendance registers.
• Record student results.
• Assist with the registration of students.
• Invigilate tests and examinations.
• Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning, community engagement, research, SHE, and academic administration functions.
• Participate in, or chair departmental committees.
• Manage marketing of programmes and aspects of open/career days.
• Contribute to quality assurance (QA) through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
• Identify QA feedback mechanisms within the faculty/department.
• Monitor the impact of QA recommendations within the faculty/department.
• Implement appropriate interventions emanating from the above recommendations.
• Contribute to policymaking.
• Set annual objectives pertaining to academic programmes.
• Participate in teaching, research, community engagement and academic administration objectives.
• Contribute to the development of academic related decision making.
• Act as programme leader, mentor and coach junior colleagues.
• Management of tutor activities.
• Keep abreast of developments within own field of study and their implications for teaching and learning, community engagement, research, etc.

Personal/Professional Development

• Keep abreast of developments within your field of study and its implications for the teaching/ learning situation.
• Register as a member of professional bodies to keep abreast of all developments.
• Engage in continuous professional development activities.
• Prepare a development plan for promotion to the next level, within the stipulated time frame.
• Attend conferences, seminars and workshops.
• Present research papers at conferences.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and

• Develop relevant reports as and when required.
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.

Enquiries can be made via email at [e-mail]

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. This position may be subjected to assessments.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.