PROFESSOR (RESEARCH) N002962
Listing reference: nwu_000344
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 16 December 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
VACANCY: PROFESSOR (RESEARCH)
PEROMNES NUMBER: A5
PERMANENT POSITION
POSITION NUMBER: N002962
Purpose of the position: To manage research outputs and productivity in line with the NWU strategy for Research and Innovation, provide academic leadership and guidance on post-graduate programme development, and joint accountability for the integration of research outputs into Teaching and Learning.
Job description
Responsibilities:
- Co-determine the Research Plan and joint accountability with Deputy Dean Research and Innovation for the implementation thereof.
- Jointly accountable for the successful implementation of the NWU Teaching and Learning plan.
- Translate the Research Plan into a campus implementation plan and operationalize.
- Scholarly guidance, innovation, and initiation with regard to research in any field of Education.
- Conduct own research.
- Active involvement in the Faculty of Education and the School of Mathematics Science and Technology Education
- Mentoring of researchers, including creating development opportunities.
- Acquiring external funding for research.
- Drive and manage research productivity, output, and quality aligned to the Research Plan
Minimum requirements
- Ph.D. in the relevant subject field, with a focus on Mathematics Education/Science Education/Technology Education/ Geography Education/Environmental Studies Education.
- Currently employed in the field of Higher Education with extensive independent experience and initiative in research, with at least 6 years relevant experience.
- Must be experienced as an Associate Professor in Higher Education with the potential to transition into a Research Professor.
- Proven research and publication record.
- Appropriate academic and professional networks.
- Completed supervision of Master’s and Ph.D. students and involvement in the supervision of Masters and Doctoral students.
Recommended competencies:
- NRF rated researcher.
- Leader of funded research projects.
Functional/technical competencies (knowledge and skills):
- Research, interpersonal, communication, and computer literacy skills
- Proven record of presenting/attending relevant national and international conferences.
- Thorough knowledge of the RSA Higher Education system.
- Well-developed information and communication technology proficiency.
- Acceptable management accountancy proficiency
- Aptitude in managing the research-innovation value chain
- Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
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 Pentecost Nkhoma on 018 389 2297
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Moratuwa Motsemme on 018 299 4958
CLOSING DATE: 15 December 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 February 2022 or 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 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.
