ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER P002944
Listing reference: nwu_000186
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 30 September 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFTSROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY: HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT: OHHIRI
VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES NUMBER: A6/A7
POSITION NUMBER: P02944
PERMANENT-FULL TIME
Purpose of the position:
To increase research output, supervise postgraduate students, develop capacity of junior and inexperienced researchers, obtain research grants/funding and develop and teach postgraduate qualifications and short learning programmes aligned with the strategic plan of the North-West University and the research focus area the Occupational
Hygiene and Health Research Initiative (OHHRI).
Job description
Functional/Technical competencies (Knowledge and Skills)
- Expert and specialist in Occupational Hygiene or Ergonomics at an advanced level
- Research methodology, study design, statistical analyses and interpretation at an advanced level
- Professional registration with SAIOH (at least as Registered Occupational Hygiene Technologist level) or ESSA (at least as Certified Ergonomist Associate) (or an equivalent thereof)
Behavioural Competencies
- Research publication of peer reviewed articles, books and chapters in books in journals and books recognised by the Department of Higher Education and Training. A Minimum of two recognised outputs for an applicant with only a Master’s in Occupational Hygiene.
- Postgraduate supervision at Masters and PhD level
- Evidence of securing research grants and/or industry research funding
- Computer software skills including word processing, academic presentation and statistical software
Recommendations
- Postgraduate qualification and short learning programme development (1 year for Senior lecturer and 3 years for Associate professor)
Minimum requirements
· PhD (Doctoral degree) in Occupational Hygiene or Ergonomics (Associate professor/Senior lecturer) or Master’s degree in Occupational Hygiene (Senior lecturer)
· Research and teaching experience in Occupational Hygiene or Ergonomics (2 years for Senior lecturer and 5 years for Associate professor)
· Supervision of postgraduate students (1 year for Senior lecturer and 5 years for Associate professor)
· Managing research projects and research funding (1 year for Senior lecturer and 3 years for Associate professor)
Responsibilities:
1. Research Publications
Publish peer reviewed articles, books and chapters in books in journals and books recognised by the Department of Higher Education and Training
2. Post-graduate supervision
Provide supervision to postgraduate students of OHHRI
3. Research funding
Write research grants (national and international) and industry research funding applications to secure research funding
4. Postgraduate qualification and short learning programme development and teaching
Develop and present/teach postgraduate qualifications and short learning programmes relevant to OHHRI
5. Academic administration
Complete academic administrative tasks associated with research, postgraduate supervision, staff capacity and personal development, postgraduate qualification and short learning programme development and presentation
6. Staff capacity and Personal development
Participate in research capacity development of junior and inexperienced researchers in OHHRI as well as personal development through improvement of own research profile and obtaining National Research Foundation or equivalent rating
ENQUIRIES : Prof JL du Plessis
CLOSING DATE : 30 September 2021
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES : 1 November 2021
TO APPLY : Please visit our website: www.nwu.ac.za/vacancies
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