Suitable candidates are invited to apply for the position of a postdoctoral fellow at the Centre for Higher Education Professional Development (CHEPD) within the Faculty of Education at the North-West University (NWU), South Africa.

This postdoctoral fellowship is funded by the North-West University and is a one-year position, but the contract can be extended for up to three years, subject to satisfactory performance during the previous year. CHEPD will host the appointed fellow, who will be expected to reside in Potchefstroom for the duration of the contract. Information on CHEPD and its research is available at https://education.nwu.ac.za/centre-higher-education-professional-development/home and for even more information on the North-West University and its research mandate, please visit http://www.nwu.ac.za/

Vision and Mission

The vision of CHEPD is to be a leading centre for higher education professional development capacitating tertiary education teachers, advancing research, scholarship and collaborative partnership in a transforming higher education context.

Our mission is to lead cutting edge higher education research that can drive the evolution of tertiary education in a transforming higher education context. This research must foster collaborative partnerships at faculty, institutional, national, and international levels.

The postdoctoral fellow:

• must have completed a doctoral degree related to higher education research within the last five years;
• must be willing to significantly contribute to the research outputs related to the central scholarly focus of CHEPD;
• must demonstrate evidence of scholarly performance including a relevant publication record preferably ISI-listed or IBSS-listed journal articles; and
• must demonstrate English language proficiency, computer literacy as well as sound conceptual and writing skills.

APPLICATION

To apply for this contract engagement, please provide via email the following documentation:

a) a motivation letter for the research you are interested in pursuing in the research entity (Indicate your research focus/interest);

b) a detailed CV including your journal articles/relevant publication record;

c) the names and contact details of three contactable referees; and

d) a copy of your PhD qualification

e) A certified copy of ID or Passport

Kindly submit the above listed documents to Ms Dina Legoete (Administrative Assistant - CHEPD): Dina.Legoete@nwu.ac.za

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Friday 20 November 2026 @ 14:00

DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: Will be discussed with the successful candidate

It is expected from the successful applicant to occupy the position as soon as possible after appointment. The contract will be valid from the 1st of the arrival month agreed upon.

WEBSITE FOR JOB http://www.nwu.ac.za/vacancies

CONTACT INFORMATION

Prof Shan Simmonds

Director: Centre for Higher Education Professional Development (CHEPD)

Faculty of Education

North-West University

Potchefstroom, South Africa

Phone number: 27 (0) 18 285 2777