Associate Professor (P000438) (Re-Advertisement)

Listing reference: nwu_003625
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 21 August 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
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.
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Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF EDUCATION POSITION NUMBER: P000438 VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR PEROMNES GRADE: A6 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To fill a vacancy in the School of Professional Studies in Education.
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
  • Teaching and supervision: Postgraduate.
  • Research publications.
  • Community service.
  • Study guide and material development.
  • Support of research entity.
  • Initiating and planning of strategic research initiatives.

Minimum requirements

  • A PhD (NQF 10) in Education Management & Leadership or related.
  • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in higher education.
  • Author/co-author of at least 5 research articles in accredited journals since 2020.
  • Proven teaching experience in research methodology.
  • Completed supervision of three (3) master’s and one (1) doctoral students.

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

  • Involvement in NRF – funded research projects.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Must have a proven publication record.
  • Must have a proven record of presenting/attending relevant national and international conferences.
  • Demonstrate experience of working in a higher education context.
  • Research skills, interpersonal skills/communication and computer literacy.

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. CP Van Der Vyver on 0182994587

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:   Ms. R Slambert on 018 285 2861

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                      21 August 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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