NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS) FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY OF EDUCATION: SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN EDUCATION POSITION NUMBER: V000061 VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR PEROMNES GRADE: A6 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT PURPOSE OF THE POSITION  The successful incumbent will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in Education Management and Leadership modules, as well as supervising ERTP, Master and PhD students. He/she will have to be actively involved in research and community engagement activities and participate in academic leadership to make an important contribution to the faculty’s core business.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

·        PhD in Educational Management and Leadership

·        5 years’ experience of previous employment in the field of Management and Leadership at higher education level - at least at the level of senior lecturer.

·        Approved and consistent accredited publications over the past 5 years.

·        Completed supervision of at least two master’s and one doctoral student.

·        Have a proven record of presenting/attending relevant national and international conferences.

·        Involvement in activities at community level (Service delivery to the wider higher education environment).

 

ADDED ADVANTAGE AND PREFERENCES

·        Leader of and/or involvement in funded research projects.

·        Proven national network.

·        Experience as mentor.

·        Experience in face to face as well as online teaching mode.

 

FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)

·        Knowledge of teaching in different modes of delivery (recommended).

·        Language proficiency to function in a multilingual environment.

·        Knowledge and skills in training pre-service teachers to teach in multilingual environments (recommended).

·        Computer proficient – command of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams for online meetings/classes and electronic modes of communication with students and within the University e.g. eFundi

·        Familiarity with the Google platforms (Drive, Forms, Slides and Docs).

 

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

·        Good interpersonal relations

·        The ability to work with large and diverse groups of people.

·        Ability to adhere to timelines and deadlines.

·        Good communication skills (verbal, written and use of technology).

·        Language skills to function in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.

·        Ability to work independently, systematically, and innovatively.

·        Ability to function effectively under pressure.

Ability to solve challenges critically and creatively.

 

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 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 Erika Serfontein Erika.serfontein@nwu.ac.za

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Vuyi Ramavhulela <Vuyi.Ramavhulela@nwu.ac.za>

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                          08 March 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.