Associate Professor (High-energy Astrophysics) P000886
Listing reference: nwu_002330
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 3 February 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY: NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
DIVISION: CENTRE FOR SPACE RESEARCH
POSITION NUMBER: P000886
VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (High-energy Astrophysics)
PEROMNES GRADE: A6
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To provide research and postgraduate teaching duties in the Centre for Space Research (CSR)
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· RESEARCH & INNOVATION
· Conduct and supervise research projects as required
· Quality assurance and management of research outputs by staff and students
· Recommend and guide academic development and capacity building to improve research outputs and manage and coordinate research grants and NRF ratings
· Drive and grow international collaboration
· Conduct own research and publication and maintain academic scholarship
· Support engaged research in the faculty
· TEACHING & LEARNING
· Teach postgraduate courses as required
· Uphold a high standard of teaching and learning
· Actively drive the development of current and new courses where needed
· Quality assurance and management of teaching outputs
· Drive and manage teaching and learning productivity and outputs
· Enable technology and new developments to enhance the offering of courses
· Manage and partake in student communication and support activities
· COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
· Participate in community engagement activities
· MANAGEMENT
· Develop, initiate and drive research proposals for external funding
· Embark on innovative independent initiatives to obtain funding, facilities and/or equipment to enable research output
· Collaborate and build effective relationships for successful delivery
· Participate in relevant management committees of the subject group
Minimum requirements
· A PhD (NQF 10) in Astrophysics / Astronomy.
· A minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
· A minimum of 3 years’ postgraduate supervision and training experience.
· A minimum of 5 years’ experience as an active researcher in High-energy Astrophysics
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Excellent problem-solving skills.
· Excellent computer skills.
· Knowledge of the higher education system.
· Demonstrate language proficiency to function optimally in the multilingual environment of the NWU.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Sound interpersonal relationship skills.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Team-oriented and reliable.
· Innovative, independent initiatives.
· Willing to take on administrative and leadership duties.
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 Amare Abebe – 018 3892848
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Tirhani Baloyi – 018 285 2037CLOSING DATE: 3 February 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.
