PURPOSE OF THE POSITION 

Postgraduate supervision of Masters and Doctoral candidates. Research: Conduct research, supervise master’s and PhD’ students; apply for funding for research projects; initiate and maintain national and international networks; participate in evaluating ethics and research proposal; ensure effective research administration.

Note: Although the position is situated on the Mahikeng campus, it is not required for the successful incumbent to be physically present on campus on a full-time basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

TEACHING & LEARNING AND HIGHER DEGREE SUPERVISION

• Involvement in teaching activities in the faculty, including postgraduate supervision, critical reading, examination, moderation, and any other responsibility as required. Active participation in the postgraduate research methodology workshops.

 ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION 

• Involvement in Administration and Management responsibilities. Participate in leadership roles within the faculty, membership in faculty committees as and when required, and administration and service to the university by serving on institutional structures. Active participation in attending Faculty research initiatives such as writing retreats. Mentor to emerging and established scholars.

 SOCIAL RESPONSIVENESS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT

• Sharing of expertise and service to the scientific community. Involvement in community engagement and social cohesion, including media commentary, serving on review structures inside and outside the faculty/university and promoting the university image and internationalisation.

 PERSONAL RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND/ OR CREATIVE OUTPUTS

• Conducting own research which fits into the faculty’s focus areas. Creative research output by the level of appointment. This includes publication, conference attendance and presentation, workshops, and colloquia.