RESEARCH PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (P001611) - 2nd
Listing reference: nwu_001531
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 26 March 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: according to the salary guidelines for academics
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
POSITION NUMBER: P001611
VACANCY: RESEARCH PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
PEROMNES GRADE: A5/A6
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research:
· Scholarly guidance, management, and initiative with regards to research in the UNESCO chair for multimodal learning and open educational resources and the acquiring of external funding
· Conducting own research at a high academic standard within multimodal learning and open educational resources
· Active involvement in the Research Unit Self-Directed Learning research structures support and organisation.
· Mentoring of researchers, including creating development opportunities.
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 RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Rouzenne Slambert at 10641998@nwu.ac.za
ENQUIRIES REGARDING THE POSITION MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Elsa Mentz at elsa.mentz@nwu.ac.za
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.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· Be in possession of a doctorate in an appropriate field of study (PhD in Education with specialisation in a field which can be related to multimodal learning and open educational resources or self-directed learning)
· Leader of funded research projects on national level
· Author/co-author of recent research articles in accredited journals
· Extensive experience in supervision of masters and doctoral students as supervisor or promotor
· International networking and collaboration
· Involvement in NRF – funded research projects as project member
ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCES:
· NRF Rated researcher
· Have proven experience in research methodology
· Research skills, interpersonal skills/communication, and computer literacy
· Previously employed in the field of Higher Education
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL/ BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Have a proven publication record – especially over the last 5 years.
· Have a proven record of presenting/attending relevant national and international conferences
· Team worker