Job Description

Title of PositionAssociate LecturerPost Number8036403Faculty/DepartmentUniversity of the Western Cape -> Economics & Management Sciences -> School of GovernmentType of PositionPermanent - Full TimeLength of Contract PeriodLocationMain Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)Closing Date11/6/2024Role Clarification & Key Performance AreasThe University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educates the students across multiple disciplines, including Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management and Entrepreneurship, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, School of Government and the Academic Literacies Programme.The School of Government in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of the Western Cape has a growing reputation as a leading teaching and research centre in the areas of Public Administration, Governance and Public Policy. The school offers a wide range of formal academic programmes including undergraduate and a large postgraduate unit, as well as a range of professional programmes and research projects, some of which are tailored to meet client's needs.The successful candidate for Associate Lecturer will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate level in Public Administration or related field
• Academic administration
• Conduct research in Public Administration
• Undertake Honours level supervision
• Participate in community engagement and outreach

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in the field of Public Administration
• Tutoring and/or facilitation experience

Added Advantages:

• Registered for a PHD in Public Administration
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in Public Administration

Key Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Student focused approach
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline

N.B. The position of Associate Lecturer is seen as a developmental one. The successful incumbent will be placed on a development plan to ensure upward growth within the academic ranks of the university.For further information (but not applications), please contact Prof. Gregory Ruiters at gruiters@uwc.ac.zaIn your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.zaDISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

University of the Western Cape