LECTURER : POST NUMBER: H411- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

LECTURER : POST NUMBER: H411

MINIMUM ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree and undergraduate study in the field of Human Resources Management
• At least 3 years teaching experience in the field of Human Resources Management.
• Evidence of teaching and record of research publications in accredited journals.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Strong mathematical background and a good academic record.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are registered for a PhD.
• A proven track record of research with having produced/published a research output in the preceding three years.
• Active participation in professional, industry and or community engagement.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Preference would be given to holders of a PhD qualification.
• Commercial or industrial related experience.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking towards teaching and learning.
• Availability to work at other DUT campuses, in the evenings and weekends and sometimes away from campus.
• Conduct teaching, learning and assessment using a blended mode
• An NRF rating or potential to obtain an NRF rating.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

• Provide leadership towards the department’s strategic plan on teaching, research and engaged scholarship.
• Make major contributions to the academic quality by providing leadership of all aspects of offerings associated with Human Resources Management in the Department.
• Lead, develop, design and review all learning content associated with Human Resources Management.
• Conduct research and publish in high impact DHET-accredited journals.
• Contribute to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the department.
• Present at accredited conferences, workshops and seminars to enhance scholarly knowledge.
• Develop collaborative relationships with relevant external stakeholders from government, civic society, industry and other professional organisations.
• Serve in various administrative committees in the department, faculty and institution.
• Serve as a leader in mentoring others in teaching, learning and research.
• Give guidance in curriculum design and implementation in the department and faculty.
• Take responsibility for the teaching, learning and assessing of modules offered, at all levels and associated with the programme in the Department.
• Make major contributions to the academic quality by providing leadership of all aspects of offerings associated with the Management / Entrepreneurship in the Department.
• Lead, develop, design and review all learning content associated with Management and Entrepreneurship.
• Plan and organize educational field trips for students.
• Promote community engagement within the department.

OTHER COMPETENCIES

• Ability to set high standards and work to achieve success.
• Ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address work-related problems.
• Ability to strictly follow work regulations.
• Show high levels of professionalism at all times, display a good-natured attitude and work well with colleagues.
• Demonstrate a student-centred approach to teaching and learning.
• Ability to effectively use online platforms like MS Teams and Moodle in teaching and learning.
• Ability to effectively communicate and express issues with clarity.

Contact Person: Pirya Naidoo/Maud Mthembu

Contact Email: careers@dut.ac.za

Status of Academic Position: Permanent

Salary: Market Related

Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from www.dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
• A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
• Covering letter
• Certified copies of all academic records and certificates
• Current contact information of referees
• No manual applications will be accepted and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• Please email application to careers@dut.ac.za and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line.

CLOSING DATE: 15 NOVEMBER 2024

Please note:

The University reserves the right not to appoint or to re-advertise to widen the pool of applicants. Verification will be conducted on preferred candidates only.

DUT reserves the right to do a complete verification of the information you have provided.

DUT reserves the right to contact your referees or request additional referees.

While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given in terms of the University’s Equity Plan, with specific consideration for Female candidates.