Professor/Associate Professor P001521
Listing reference: nwu_002149
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 29 March 2024
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
SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
POSITION NUMBER: P001521
VACANCY: PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
PEROMNES GRADE: A5/A6
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching
- Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the subject group at undergraduate and postgraduate levels – in a combination of distance and contact modes.
Programme and module development
- Development of new modules and study material in Educational Management and Leadership in the different programmes offered.
Research and supervision
- Research and postgraduate supervision in the field of Educational Management and Leadership, with appropriate publications
WIL/Supervision
- Work-integrated learning.
Community Engagement
- Community engagement and stakeholder relationships
Administrative
- Administrative tasks, specifically related to the online Learning Management System of the NWU.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
PROFESSOR:
- A PhD in Educational Management and Leadership – Education Policy and education law focus may also be appropriate (NQF 10).
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in in the field as Associate Professor.
- Research expertise that demonstrates substantial research quality and relevant impact, as reflected in the publication of articles in accredited journals and/or books published by pre-eminent academic publishers. An increased number of high-quality articles (general guideline: more than the number of years since promotion/appointment) in accredited and preferably high-impact journals and/or an increased number of high-quality peer reviewed
- The candidate must be focused on excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the applicable fields.
- Completed supervision of at least three Master’s and two Doctoral students.
- Clear indication of sharing of expertise and community engagement
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Leader and/or involvement in funded research projects.
- NRF rated.
- Knowledge of classroom management and/or HR management and or financial school management.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:
- PhD in Educational Management and Leadership – Education policy and education law focus may also be appropriate (NQF10)
- 5 years’ experience of previous employment in the field at least at the level of senior lecturer
- Teaching and learning: The candidate must demonstrate excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the applicable fields.
- Completed supervision of a Master’s degree student as well as promotion or co-promotion of a PhD student commenced and in process.
- An increased number of high-quality articles (general guideline: more than the number of years since promotion/appointment) in accredited and preferably high-impact journals. Author/co-author of at least 5 research articles in accredited journals in the last 5 years
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Knowledge of classroom management and/or HR management and or financial school management.
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)
- Knowledge of teaching in different modes of delivery (recommended)
- Language proficiency to function in a multilingual environment
- Knowledge and skills in training pre-service teachers to teach in multilingual environments (recommended)
- Computer proficient – command of Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams for online meetings/classes and Excel. Experience of eFundi will be beneficial.
- Familiarity with the Google platforms (Drive, Forms, Slides and Docs).
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Good interpersonal relations
- The ability to work with large and diverse groups of people.
- Ability to adhere to timelines and deadlines.
- Good communication skills (verbal, written and use of technology)
- Language skills to function in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
- Ability to work independently, systematically, and innovatively.
- Ability to function effectively under pressure.
- Ability to solve challenges critically and creatively.
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 Jan Heystek on 018 299 462
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Rouzenne Slambert 018 285 2861
CLOSING DATE: 29 March 2024
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
