Lecturer (P08)/Senior Lecturer (P07): Business/Tourism Management

Purpose

SPU is recruiting for a candidate who would be responsible for teaching and learning, research and community engagement and to provide support to the department/faculty in pursuit of its academic objectives. Responsibilities also include curriculum development, student academic development, administration and quality assurance to contribute to the academic initiatives undertaken by the department/faculty.

Senior Lecturer (P7):

A PhD or relevant Doctorate in Business/Tourism Management or relevant discipline.

At least 5 years teaching experience as a lecturer at a university.

Demonstrated ability to teach across subjects within the Business/Tourism Management 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 fund raising.

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 administration of a course/subject at departmental level.

Evidence of external examining/moderating at other higher education institutions at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels

Lecturer (P8)

A Masters degree in Business/Tourism Management

Willingness to register for a Doctorate within one year

At least two years of university teaching experience

Demonstrate evidence of research activity in the form of publications in DHET accredited journals, and/or peer-reviewed conference proceedings that contain substantially complete papers that have the potential to be submitted for publication,

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

Duties

Teaching:

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 discipline.

Publish research.

Keep abreast of discipline developments.

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, OHSE 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 the review of 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 its implications for teaching and learning, community engagement, research, etc.

Personal/Professional development

Keep abreast of developments in professional conduct at SPU.

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 reporting

Develop relevant reports as and when required,

Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.

Enquiries can be made via email at spurecruit@spu.ac.za

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.