ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR M00706
Listing reference: nwu_000045
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 16 July 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: HUMANITIES
POSITION NUMBER: M00706
VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
PEROMNES GRADE: 6
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
For quality and Teaching and Learning and enhancement of quality research and innovation.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning - Offering quality teaching at undergraduate level. Supervising honours students. Supervising Masters and PhD Students. Developing module content. Completing T&L related administration. Participating in processes to enhance the quality of T&L in the subject group, school and faculty.
Research and Innovation - Publish peer reviewed, accredited journal articles in high-impact disciplinary journals. Publish monographs and book chapters in books with reputable academic publishers. Submit funding applications to stimulate and fund research initiatives. Present research in academic spaces such as conferences and workshops.
Community Engagement - Find meaningful opportunities to establish and continue community engagement initiatives that bring research and teaching into the service of community projects and development.
Academic Citizenship - Serve on editorial boards and academic association committees, participate in the external evaluation of assessments for other universities, and participate in peer review processes for academic publication.
Leadership in the NWU - From time to time serve in subject and programme leadership positions as may become available.
Minimum requirements
Qualification
• PhD NQF Level 10 in Sociology is essential.
Experience/s
• 5-7 years in Direct and independent experience is essential. Must have a demonstrated record of T&L at undergraduate and postgraduate level at a reputable tertiary institution, including the successful completion of PhD supervision.
• Direct and independent experience is essential. Must have a substantial record of quality publication in accredited disciplinary academic journals and/or in books published by reputable academic presses.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
• Computer literate in office tools.
• Literate in the use of Learning Management Systems in the tertiary education sector.
• Academic module and programme design.
• Higher education pedagogical approaches.
• Knowledge of funding systems and how to secure funding.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
• Must have the capacity to mentor senior students and junior colleagues.
• Must be able to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well with a diverse range of colleagues, students and stakeholders.
• Must be able to effectively resolve conflicts as may arrive in the workplace.
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: Dr MP Molope 0183892524, Mokgadi.Molope@nwu.ac.za
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Innocentia Mphuthi 0183892457
CLOSING DATE: 16 July 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1 September 2021
