PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Subject Group of political studies and international relations is in dire need of an experienced senior International Relations specialist whose core research interests are in International Politics, Foreign Policy and Diplomacy, Political Economy, Peace and Conflict Studies and/or Global or Regional Governance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.      Teaching and Learning:

§  Conduct classes and maintain multimodal teaching facilities

§  Prepare study guides and

§  Identify teaching material

§  Prepare assessments in line with NWU and FHUM T&L Policies

2.      Research and Supervision:

§  Supervise post-graduate students as per the available load

§  Produce academic scientifically sound research for publication in DHET accredited journals

§  Attend and present at reputable academic conferences, seminars and webinars.

3.      Community Engagement:

§  Participation in departmental and faculty community engagement projects

§  A PhD (NQF Level 10) in International Relations.

§  A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching and learning experience at university level.

§  Active in research and innovation – evidence of publication record.

§  Track record of completed supervision at M&D.

§  Involvement in community engagement.

RECOMMENDATION / ADDED ADVANTAGE:

§  Membership with the Association of African Planning Schools (AAPS) or The South African Association of Political Studies (SAAPS).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

§  Possesses three years of post-qualification experience at the University level in areas of teaching and learning.

§  Possess a specialist knowledge demonstrated in academic area of the core knowledge relating International Relations in order to teach and support learning on International Relations courses modules

§  Practical administrative experience and experience in teaching of Foreign Policy/ International Political Economy will be an added advantage

§  Possess evidence of scholarship as attested to by publications (at least four journal articles) in academic journals in the field of International Relations.

§  Possess post-graduate supervision experience at of Honours and master level.  Supervision of PhD students would serve as an advantage.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

§  Evidence of publication in reputable journals and conference proceedings.

§  Teaching of honours and undergraduate students as well as the Supervision of honours research projects.

§  Projecting the good image of the department in terms of recruiting students and maintaining relations with local stakeholders.

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 Ojakorotu, Tel; 018 389 2259

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Mphuthi Tel: 018 389 2457

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                     03 July 2026

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.