RESEARCH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR (N000631)
Listing reference: nwu_000108
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 21 August 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: HUMANITIES
POSITION NUMBER:
VACANCY: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR
PEROMNES GRADE: A5/A6
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
This is a permanent research position in the ILMA research entity. This position’s main purpose is to conduct research and publish the results thereof; supervise and deliver higher degree students; and mentor young researchers linked to the research entity.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research
• Conduct research and publish in accredited journals
Professional Development
• Consolidate research in the field of Indigenous language media
• Engage and promote knowledge production and sharing in the field of Indigenous Language Media
• Provide intellectual leadership within ILMA
• Organise and attend workshops, seminars.
Community Engagement
• Initiate and actively participate in community engagement projects.
Engage, Collaborate with strategic higher education partners
• Establish and build on current networks of Higher Education expertise at faculty, institutional, national and international level.
• Establish and build HE partnership and collaborations.
Ad hoc
• Capacity building and mentorship of young researchers.
Minimum requirements
Qualification
• Post graduate NQF Level 10 in higher education is essential.
• PhD NQF Level 10 in Media/Communication or African Languages with interest in media studies.
Experience/s
• 8/10 years Specialist in relevant industry/professional leadership Experience in Higher Education is essential.
• 3 years Specialist in relevant industry/professional leadership Experience in Management is essential.
• 3 years’ Experience in Managerial Skills is essential.
ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCES:
• Membership in Higher Education Associations is essential and desirable.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
• At least 5 years of relevant research.
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision.
• Consistent research and publications in accredited journals.
• A record in attracting research funding, or a potential to attract funding.
• Evidence of department and university service and Community Engagement activities.
• An NRF rating is recommended.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
• Good interpretation and communication skills.
• Advanced networking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Leadership skills.
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. Abiodun Salawu 0183892238
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Innocentia Mphuthi 0183892457
CLOSING DATE: 21 August 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1 October 2021