Purpose of the position

To fill a vacancy in the School of Professional Studies for the subject group:  Curriculum Studies

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules

·        Teaching and supervision:  Postgraduate M & PhD students

·        Study guide and material development

·        Personal research and support of research entity

·        Initiating and planning of strategic research initiatives

·        Community service and social responsiveness

·        A PhD (NQF level 10) in Curriculum Studies or a similar relevant field.

·        Previously employed in the field of Higher Education – (a minimum of 5 years’ experience).

·        Author/co-author of at least 5 research articles in accredited journals since 2019.

·        involvement in the supervision of master’s and doctoral students (to completion).

·        Demonstration of initiative and academic leadership.

·        Research skills, interpersonal skills/communication, and computer literacy.

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

·        A leader of funded research projects.

·        Involvement in NRF – funded research projects.

·        A proven record of presenting/attending relevant national and international conferences.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Have a proven publication record – especially over the last 5 years.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Team worker

·        Good interpersonal relations

REMUNERATION:  

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 Lloyd Conley on 018 299 1610

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:  Rouzen Slambert on 018 285 2861

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                           5 January 2025

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                 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.

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