Associate Professor (V000527) (Re-advertisement)
Listing reference: nwu_004645
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 18 September 2026
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS) | FACULTY OF EDUCATION - SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN EDUCATION | POSITION NUMBER: V000527 | VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | PEROMNES GRADE: A6 | EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT | KINDLY NOTE THAT APPLICANTS THAT HAVE PREVIOUS APPLIED DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To fill a vacancy in the School of Professional Studies for the subject group, Education Law on the Vanderbijlpark Campus.
To fill a vacancy in the School of Professional Studies for the subject group, Education Law on the Vanderbijlpark Campus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Research
1. Research
- Scholarly guidance, innovation and initiation with regard to research in Education Law.
2. Teaching
- Teaching modules in Education Law.
- Teaching at all levels in higher education.
- Supervising master’s and PhD students.
3. Community Engagement
- Initiating and participation community engagement projects.
4. Development
- Initiating research projects.
- Involvement in community engagement programme.
Minimum requirements
- A PhD in Education Law or Policy studies (NQF Level 10).
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the field of higher education.
- Author/co-author of at least 5 research articles in accredited journals since 2021.
- Supervised Masters and Doctoral students to completion with a minimum of 3 Masters’ and 1 PhD students.
- Have proven teaching experience in Education Law & Policy studies.
- Involvement in community engagement projects.
ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE:
- Research skills, interpersonal skills/communication and computer literacy.
- Involvement in funded research projects.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Must be proficient in the following:
- Have a proven publication record.
- Have a proven record of presenting/attending relevant national and international conferences.
- Have proven record of successful supervision.
- Have proven record of community engagement.
- Experience of working in a higher education context.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Team worker.
- Good interpersonal relations.
- Research skills.
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 CP Van der Vyver on (018) 299 4587
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Vuyi Ramavhulela on (018) 299 4904
CLOSING DATE: 18 September 2026
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 tocandidates 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.
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