Lecturer in Political Studies

5 days ago


Bellville, South Africa University of the Western Cape Full time

Post Number- 8022061 (ITS:0238)- Faculty/Department- University of the Western Cape -> Economics & Management Sciences -> Political Studies- Type of Position- Permanent - Full Time- Length of Contract Period- Location- Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary) - Closing Date- 6/9/2024**Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas** The 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, Finance, Management and Entrepreneurship, Economics, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, School of Government (including Public Administration) and the Academic Literacies Progamme. Political Studies is an inclusive and engaged department, recognised internationally for our cutting-edge research, as well as innovative teaching and learning. Externally, we work collaboratively with a range of academic and civil society partners, and internally we strive for a collegial and stimulating working environment. - Facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Political Studies - Conduct research and publish in Political Studies - Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision - Provide academic leadership and administration - Undertake curriculum development and assessment - Participate in community engagement and outreach **Minimum Requirements** - Masters qualification in the field of Political Studies - Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in Political Studies **Added Advantages**: - PhD qualification in the field of Political Studies - Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in the area of International Relations - A current record of research output relevant to Political Studies **Key competencies**: - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English - Presentation and facilitation skills - Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment - Student focused approach - Planning and organising skills - Computer literacy and e-learning skills - Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership



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