Associate Professor

UWC Sport; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Associate Professor to lead in Adult and Community Education and Training. This role involves providing intellectual and administrative leadership, mentoring staff, and contributing to innovative research and teaching programs. The successful candidate will engage in community projects and enhance the quality of education within the post-school sector. Join a dynamic team committed to addressing key issues in South African education, fostering a rich academic environment, and making a significant impact in the field of teacher education. If you are passionate about shaping the future of education, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field required for the position.
• Experience in teaching and research at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the Department and contribute to research and teaching.
• Mentor staff and participate in community engagement projects.

Skills

Facilitating learning and teaching

Postgraduate supervision

Curriculum development

Research funding acquisition

Education

PhD in Adult and Community Education

PhD in TVET or Higher Education Studies

Job description

Title of Position

Associate Professor

Post Number

8020447 (ITS 5969)

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Education -> Institute for Post School Studies

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

11/3/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The Institute for Post-School Studies invites applications from suitably qualified applicants for the post of Associate Professor in Adult and Community Education and Training or a related field. The successful candidate must be able to provide intellectual and administrative leadership in the Department, and actively contribute to research and teaching in our lecturer education programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The incumbent will also be expected to mentor staff in teaching and research, participate in community engagement projects, and serve on relevant Departmental and Faculty committees.

The Faculty of Education's Institute for Post-School Studies has a rich history of engaging with the key issues facing South African post-school education and training, and offers innovative, research-based teacher education programmes and excellent postgraduate degree programmes in education and training. The Institute for Post-School Studies offers courses in Adult and Community Education and Training (ACET), Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Higher Education Studies. Our teaching and research interests cut across these three interrelated domains of study, with the majority of our teaching provision at postgraduate level. We aim to strengthen the post-school education and training teaching profession by offering postgraduate qualifications that build the research identity of ACET, TVET and Higher Education Studies respectively, as well as to improve the quality of learning, teaching and research within the Post-School Education and Training sector.

Minimum Requirements

1. A relevant PhD associated with Adult and Community Education and Training, TVET or Higher Education Studies
2. Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
3. A strong research and academic publications record relevant to post-school education and training (PSET) studies in the field of teacher education
4. An excellent record of successful postgraduate supervision
5. Experience in curriculum development and transformation
6. Experience in leading or participating in and securing research funding for large-scale research projects

Recommendations / Added Advantage

1. A NRF rating is a strong recommendation
2. Experience in the PSET sector

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.