NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS) FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: P000196 VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR PEROMNES GRADE: A5 (A6) EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT WITH BENEFITS PURPOSE OF THE POSITION We are searching for an experienced statistician to join our team on the Vanderbijlpark campus. The candidate is expected to have ample experience in successfully supervising Masters & Doctoral students to completion. The candidate will also be responsible for mentoring junior staff members in the department. The candidate will also be responsible for lecturing undergraduate and postgraduate statistics modules, and can also be expected to be involved in the development of new modules.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teaching and learning
   • Presenting undergraduate and postgraduate statistics modules.
   • Development of new modules.
2. Research
   • Publication research papers in accredited journals and postgraduate student supervision.
3. Administration and Management
   • Help with administrative and management tasks within the subject group.
4. Money stream 3
   • Participate in other money stream 3 endeavours, such as the presentation of short courses.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:     Prof David Kubayi on 016 910 3443

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr. Karabelo Motsepe 016 910 3104

 CLOSING DATE: 25 June 2021

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 JANUARY 2022

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.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD in Mathematical Statistics or closely related field is essential.
• Membership South African Statistic Association or other Statistics bodies is desirable.
• Three (3) years’ experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses is essential; Seven (7) years for Associate Professor or Professor.
• Three (3) years proven publication track record is essential; Five (5) years for Associate or Professor.
• Three (3) years leadership experience at school of subject group/department level groups is essential; Five (5) years for Associate Professor or Professor.
• Proven successful track record of supervision of honours and postgraduate students is essential.
• Proven record of service to academic societies and associations is desirable.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• The candidate must be able to:
• analyse data using advanced statistical techniques by means of suitable statistical computer packages (such as SAS, R, SPSS and STATISTICA)
• provide guidance with regards to data collection
• develop short courses for internal & external clients
• present both undergraduate and postgraduate statistics modules
• handle large undergraduate classes
• handle administrative tasks and take on leadership roles within the subject group
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Provide leadership in terms of research to the subject group

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Work independently, but also as a team.
• Have very good people skills.
• Professional and ethical behaviour.
• Be able to act as a mentor for junior staff.