Senior Lecturer in Building and Human Settlements Development (Human Settlements)

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The core purpose of the Senior Lecturer in Building and Human Settlement Development is to create, develop and facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and skills by learners at the undergraduate and postgraduate level in order that they are able to function effectively within the profession and as productive members of the broader society. To participate in, contribute, conduct and lead research and innovation, to develop research capacity, do postgraduate supervision in the department. To contribute to engagement and service to the community, discipline, and the profession, and to be involved in the core functions of the Nelson Mandela University

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Learning and Teaching which involves:

• Teaching, instruction, guidance and facilitation.
• Assisting and supporting students in their learning.
• Refining and developing new learning programmes and modules.
• The professional development of teaching practice and reflecting on the impact of teaching practices on student learning.

Research and Creative Works which involves:

• The creation of new knowledge through own research.
• Contribute to Departmental research output, in accredited journals.
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Working on the frontiers of a discipline to advance understanding.
• Bringing new and interdisciplinary knowledge together to understand and solve problems.

Academic Engagement which involves:

• Actively contributing to the work of the university (mentoring, planning, governance, leadership, committee membership, administration); that is, internal service.
• Using professional expertise and applying knowledge to advance understanding and solve problems (external service), preferably in partnership with communities/organizations, etc.
• Network with relevant professional bodies and associations, such as the South African Council of Planners, South African Council for the Architectural Profession, Chartered Institute of Housing and the Institute of Human Settlement Practitioners of South Africa (IHSP-SA).
• Respond to calls for presentations at conferences and to other interested parties nationally and internationally.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Learning and teaching:

• Ability to facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• In-depth knowledge in the theory and application of Human Settlements Policy Development and Management.
• Ability to use appropriate teaching and assessment practices.
• Ability to engage in activities to develop & reflect on teaching practices.
• Sound knowledge of the theory and application of relevant software technologies in the Built Environment and Human Settlement space.
• Experience in sustainable and alternative construction technologies.
• Experience in housing and human settlement development policies and implementation.
• Experience of successfully supervising postgraduate research.
• Proven national recognition of expertise especially in the Human Settlement and Management discipline.
• A proven track record of Housing Human Settlement Development and Management related experience and networking.