- The University of Zululand

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FACULTY OF ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
LECTURER
GRADE 8
POSITION NUMBER: AN25
REFERENCE NUMBER: FA2015/02
The main purpose of this position is to assist the Department of Anthropology and Development Studies
in achieving its academic goals. Assist in managing programme administration and delivery, student
administration and other educational activities.
KEY ACTIVITIES
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TEACHING AND LEARNING
 Design course outline and provide resources that are necessary to ensure effective and
efficient execution of teaching and learning activities.
 Provide support material to ensure that students participate in their leaning implement
teaching and learning policies to daily activities.
 Form and manage partnerships with the business sector and other stakeholders relevant
to the creation of opportunities for internship / Work Integrated Learning (WIL).
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RESEARCH
 Develop and contribute to the research strategies of the department which would lead to
the enhancement of the departmental and individual research output.
 Engage in research in the relevant field.
 Participate in Departmental and other collaborative research projects.
 Initiative towards publishing articles in refereed journals.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
 Participate in community outreach projects.
 Promote community engagement activities within the department.
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ADMINISTRATION
 Engage in student administration (admissions, registration, etc.) and other educational
activities such as open days, career exhibitions, etc.
 Manage programme administration and delivery, student administration (admissions,
registration, etc.) and other educational activities.
 Participate in University Committees.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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Masters in Anthropology
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the academic sector with a focus on teaching, research and
community engagement.
Experience in teaching and supervision of postgraduate students at Honours and Masters Level.
Experience in establishing and managing stakeholder relationships.
Experience in publishing with students.
Valid driver’s licence.
COMPETENCIES
SKILLS
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Planning and Organising Skills.
Computer Literacy (MS Office, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Outlook and ITS)
Use of any statistical programme for data analysis e.g. SPSS, etc.
Sound Administration Skills.
Research Skills
KNOWLEDGE
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Knowledge of Higher Education environment, HEQC, SAQA standards, programme accreditation
and articulation requirements and processes.
BEHAVIOURS
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Professionalism
Planning and organisation
Attention to detail
Personal learning and development
Effective communication
Collaboration / teamwork
Results orientation
Accountability
Customer or Service Focus
Inclusivity / diversity
Integrity
Reliability / dependability
Closing date of applications: 8 February 2015
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment in the position as advertised.
To apply for this position please logon to PNET (www.pnet.co.za) and submit your application.
The University will not accept applications directly or through any other means.
Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements, as specified above, will not be
considered and should not apply. If you are not contacted within 2 months of the closing date,
please consider your application unsuccessful. The University reserves the right not to fill any
advertised vacancy. Preference will be given to internal candidates suitable for appointment.
UNIZULU is committed to employment equity and equal opportunity.