Research Professor N001022
Listing reference: nwu_001677
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 22 May 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
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.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY: FACULTY OF EDUCATION
RESEARCH UNIT: SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING
VACANCY: RESEARCH PROFESSOR
POSITION NUMBER: N001022
PEROMNES: A5
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To provide academic leadership, guidance, innovation and initiative with regard to research in the Research Unit Self-Directed Learning. To conduct own research at a high academic standard and actively participate in the management of research in the Unit in line with the NWU strategy for Research and Innovation. Provide support and guidance to the Research Director of the Unit in terms of post graduate programmes and staff development.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research
- Scholarly guidance, innovation and initiation with regard to research in the Research Unit Self-Directed Learning.
- Drive and support research productivity, output and quality aligned to the strategic priorities of the Unit, the Faculty and the NWU Research Plan.
- Conduct own research at a high academic standard.
- Active involvement in the Unit’s research endeavours.
- Mentor researchers, build research capacity among researchers, including creating development opportunities.
- Assist with the research plan and strategic priorities of the Research Unit Self-Directed Learning.
- Obtain financial support for own research projects and support researchers in the Unit to obtain external funding.
- Drive business ventures and maintain sound public and private partnerships to facilitate income driven research contracts and projects.
- Guide capacity building initiatives to maintain research quality.
- Participate in post graduate programme development and guide innovation initiatives.
- Active member of the SDL Scientific committee and the SDL Executive Committee.
- Embark on innovative independent initiatives to obtain research funding.
Minimum requirements
- A PhD in Education (NQF level 10) with specialisation in Curriculum Studies. Self-Directed Learning or associated field, with the main duty to conduct research in Self-Directed Learning.
- Previously employed in the field of Higher Education as Associate Professor or Professor.
- Leader of funded research projects.
- Author/co-author of at least 10 research articles in accredited journals since 2018.
- Have proven teaching experience in research methodology.
- Extensive experience in the supervision of Master’s and Doctoral students.
- Involvement in NRF – funded research projects.
- A proven record of international networking and collaboration.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- NRF Rated researcher.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Have a proven publication record – especially over the last 5 years.
- Have a proven record of presenting/attending relevant national and international conferences.
- Have proven postgraduate student supervision competencies
- Research skills, interpersonal skills/communication and computer literacy.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Team worker.
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 Elsa Mentz, Tel. No: 018 299-4780
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Sello Kgori, Tel No: 018 389-2159
CLOSING DATE: 22 May 2023
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications may only 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 the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
