PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The purpose of this position is to render a specialised service regarding investigations and expert advice in instances of plagiarism, provide Turn it in training and workshops to Academics. In addition, the successful candidate in the position will manage the Writing Centre, School of Languages, Faculty of Humanities and operate from the Mahikeng Campus, North-West University.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Investigation of instances of plagiarism:
2. Teaching and learning:
3. Research and Innovation:
4. Social Responsiveness (sharing of expertise and community engagement)
5. Fulfilling a managerial role at the Writing Centre
RECOMMENDATION / ADDED ADVANTAGE:
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
§ Conduct technical investigations on forensic platforms, like Turnitin;
§ Advanced understanding of online databases;
§ Application of Microsoft Office for forensic purposes;
§ Adequate knowledge and understanding of the scholarship of academic writing and writing-centre conduct, amongst others:
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof. PN Nkamta, Tel: 018 299 2895
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951
CLOSING DATE: 30 June 2025
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.