Research Professor P000493
Listing reference: nwu_001922
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 17 August 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
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 OF EDUCATION
RESEARCH UNIT FOR SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING
POSITION NUMBER: P000493
VACANCY: RESEARCH PROFESSOR
PEROMNES GRADE: A5
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To provide academic leadership and guidance, innovation, and initiative with regards to research in the Research Unit Self-Directed Learning. To conduct own research at a high academic standard and actively participate in the management of research in the Unit in line with the NWU strategy for Research and Innovation. Provide support and guidance to the Research Director of the Unit in terms of post graduate programmes and staff development.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy Development
- Assist with the research plan and strategic priorities of the Research Unit Self-Directed Learning
- Mentoring of researchers, including creating development opportunities
- Actively involved in capacity building initiatives in the Unit
- Active involvement in the Research Unit of Self-Directed Learning research structure
Research and Innovation
- Drive and support research productivity, output and quality aligned to the strategic priorities of the Unit, the Faculty and the NWU Research Plan.
- Create enabling research environment.
- Collaborate, guide and recommend academic development and capacity building to improve research outputs.
- Participate in post graduate programme development and guide innovation initiatives.
- Building research capacity among all researchers in the Unit
- Support researchers to apply for NRF rating.
- Active member of the SDL Scientific Committee and SDL Executive Committee
- Conducting own research at a high academic standard
- Provide scholarly guidance, innovation and initiative with regard to research in self-directed learning.
Research funding and marketing
- Obtain financial support for own research projects and support researchers in the Unit to obtain 3rd stream funding.
- Promote the image of the Unit and embark on conscious marketing efforts in respect of research expertise.
- Drive business ventures and maintain sound public and private partnerships to facilitate income driven research contracts and projects.
- Select researchers to participate in programmes and guide capacity building initiatives to maintain research quality.
- Manage the integration and participation of Masters- and Doctorate students in programmes within the entity.
- Develop, initiate, and guide research proposals for external funding.
- Embark on innovative independent initiatives to obtain research funding.
- Promote and consciously market research expertise to enable funding.
- Acquiring external funding for research
Management and Leadership
- Personal effectiveness, wholeness and development
- Values-based behaviour leadership and personal compliance
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A PhD (NQF level 10) in any field of Education.
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience in the supervision of masters and doctoral students.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience as associate professor or professor in the field of Higher Education.
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience in the leadership of funded research projects.
- Author/co-author of at least 10 research articles in accredited journals since 2016, with proven experience in research methodology.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience and involvement within NRF funded research projects.
- Experience in conducting research.
- Experience in international networking and collaboration.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- NRF rating will be an added advantage.
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)
- Significant experience in higher education.
- Thorough knowledge of the RSA Higher Education system.
- Well-developed information and communication technology proficiency.
- Acceptable management accountancy proficiency.
- Have a proven publication record and international networks, especially over the last 5 years.
- Have a proven record of presenting/attending relevant national and international conferences.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Team worker
- Good mentor
