NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
PHYSIOLOGY, NUTRITION AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
VACANCY:
LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER (DIETETICS)
PEROMNES: A8/A7
POSITION NUMBERS: PC06948 & PC08203
This vacancy is for applicants from the designated groups in accordance with the University's employment equity
programme.
Responsibilities:
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Effective teaching and leadership in teaching-learning
Effective research and leadership in specialist and/or teaching-learning research and research training
Implementation of knowledge and skills inside and outside the university
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A Masters’ degree (Lecturer) or PhD (Senior Lecturer) in a relevant area related to Dietetics
Sound practical experience in teaching-learning and service delivery in the area of dietetics. In case of the Lecturer at least one year, in
case of the Senior Lecturer at least three years
HPCSA registration as a dietician
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Sound practical experience to lead students in work integrated learning
The ability to teach in a nutritionist and dietetics programme in one or more of the following areas: therapeutic nutrition, food service
management, or public health and community nutrition
A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational development and
wellbeing
A track record of research activity, including reviewed publications (1-2 for Lecturer, 3-4 for Senior Lecturer)
Knowledge and experience of quantitative and/or qualitative research methodology and research guidance
Knowledge of dietary methodology, nutrient and food intake assessments and evaluation and food composition or relevant knowledge that
could assist in the research activity of the research entity.
Some experience in leading research teams and/or professional projects
Good liaison with relevant professional bodies and community groups and/or professional practices
Demonstrated high standard of interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to act independently as well as
cooperatively in a multidisciplinary environment
Strong personal qualities and a collegial approach that contributes to the development and maintenance of a positive academic
environment
The desire to keep on learning and improving as an efficient academic
A high level of professional and ethical conduct
The ability to use relevant nutrition-related software programs
Computer literacy in Windows and MS Office and the use of email and internet
Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.
Total remuneration package: Market related
ENQUIRIES:
Prof. Grieta Hanekom, 018 299 2433
CLOSING DATE:
06 February 2015
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:
BENEFITS:
FOR APPLICATION FORMS:
1 April 2015
Attractive study benefits as well as the normal fringe benefits apply.
Contact the Human Capital Department at tel. 018 299 4961, or send an email
to recruithr@nwu.ac.za. Application forms are also available at Room G25 or G27, C1
Building, Institutional Office. Completed application forms must either be handed in at
the Human Capital Department on the campuses as specified on the application form,
or sent via email to recruithr@nwu.ac.za, or faxed to 087 231 5515.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation.
All applications will be processed in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act.
Original details: SHARE/3.1 Recruitment and Selection/3.1.2 Advertisement for vacant position
Date: 02.02.2015
File reference number: 3.1.2.1/Position number: PC06948 & PC08203