PROFESSOR_P000627 (Re-Advertise)_3
Listing reference: nwu_000321
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 21 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 (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: GEO AND SPATIAL SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: P000627
VACANCY: PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A5
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Engaging in teaching and learning, research supervision of undergraduate, Honours and MSc and PhD students and writing publications within Geo and Spatial Sciences
Job description
· Attract and supervise MSc and PhD Students
· Obtain research funds and manage research projects,
· Produce high quality, accredited and peer-reviewed research outputs
· Teach undergraduate and Honours modules in Geomorphology and related fields in Physical Geography
· Develop new modules and adapt content of existing modules to keep up with current trends in the field
· General administrative tasks
· Participate in community engagement
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Teach undergraduate and Honours modules in Geomorphology and/or physical geography
· Develop new modules and adapt content of existing modules to keep up with current trends in the field
· Attract and supervise postgraduate students
· Obtain research funds and manage research projects
· Produce high quality, accredited and peer-reviewed research outputs
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Adhering to the values, mission, vision, and strategy of NWU
· Ethical conduct in all endeavours
· Team-oriented and reliable
· Motivation for independent scientific work, decisiveness, attention to detail
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interpret and summaries scientific results clearly
· Demonstrate leadership and management skills
· Demonstrate language proficiency to function optimally in the multilingual environment of the NWU
Minimum requirements
· PhD in Geormophology or Physical geography (or related field)
· 5 years’ experience in teaching and research in a tertiary institution
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Stuart Piketh – 018 299 1582
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Mpumi Mqina – 018 285 2009
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.
