ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR (V000359) - (3)
Listing reference: nwu_000718
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 31 May 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: South Africa
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: According to the NWU scales for academic personnel
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL FOR PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN EDUCATION
VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR
PEROMNES GRADE: A6/A5
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To address the needs regarding Work Integrated Learning.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Research
· Scholarly guidance, focused high-level research on Work integrated learning (WIL) that informs the teaching and learning scholarship of teaching practice, mentoring of colleagues. Initiating and leading research projects focused on bridging the research to practice gap.
2. Teaching
· Postgraduate supervision and teaching WIL modules
3. Community Engagement
· Involvement in community engagement programmes especially with a focus on WIL.
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 Kobus Mentz on 018 299 4710
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Rouzenne Slambert on 018 285 2861
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.
Minimum requirements
· PhD in Education discipline related to Work integrated learning
· 5 year’s previous employment in the field of higher Education (Faculty of Education)
· Author/co-author of research articles in accredited journals
· Supervised Masters or doctoral students to completion
ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCES:
· Research skills, interpersonal skills/communication and computer literacy
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
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Able to lead with integrity
· High standard of work ethics
· Communication
· Able to work individually as well as part of subject group (team)
· Ability to create own structures, adhere to deadlines and work in a self-directed manner.
