PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To be responsible for teaching & learning, research and community engagement in the School of Professional Studies for the subject group, Curriculum studies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching Undergraduate 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.

• A PhD (NQF 10) in Curriculum Studies.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in teaching in the relevant field in a higher education environment.
• Be an author/co-author of at least 2 research articles in accredited journals.
• Completed supervision of at least 1 master’s student,

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

• Have proven teaching experience in curriculum studies.
• Involvement in funded research projects.
• Research skills, interpersonal skills/communication and computer literacy.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrate recent experience of working and teaching in a higher education context.
• Demonstrate recent experience in publishing accredited research.
• Demonstrate recent experience in supervising post-graduate students to completion.
• Demonstrate recent experience of involvement in Community Engagement.

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 018 299 4587

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms R Slambert 0182852861

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                              30 September 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.