Associate Professor

North-West University; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

North-West University on the Potchefstroom Campus invites applications for an Associate Professor in Mathematical Statistics. The appointee will advance teaching, research and postgraduate supervision, contribute to curriculum development and supervise Masters and PhD research.

The role requires a PhD in Mathematical Statistics, a strong publication record, extensive teaching experience, and leadership in coordinating large classes.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematical Statistics (NQF level 10).
• Minimum five years’ experience with a proven publication track record in accredited journals.
• Minimum five years’ experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses with sole responsibility for lecturing.
• Minimum five years’ experience in administering large class groups, including leadership of administrative duties.
• Minimum five years’ experience supervising PhD and Master’s students with a proven track record of successful completions.

Responsibilities

• Present undergraduate and postgraduate statistics modules and develop new modules.
• Conduct academic research and supervise postgraduate (PhD and Master’s) students.
• Assist with administrative, organisational and management tasks within the subject group.

Skills

Teaching & mentoring

Curriculum development

Research publication track record

English communication

Education

PhD in Mathematical Statistics

Tools

SAS

R

SPSS

STATISTICA

Job description

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES- SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL & STATISTICAL SCIENCES

POSITION NUMBER: V002764

VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

PEROMNES GRADE: A6

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of the role is to contribute to the advancement of teaching, research and postgraduate supervision in the field of Mathematical Statistics or a closely related discipline. The incumbent will be expected to conduct and successfully complete high-quality research, disseminate research findings through scholarly publications, and contribute to the development of the discipline. The role further entails providing mentorship to junior researchers, delivering undergraduate and postgraduate statistics modules, contributing to curriculum and module development, and supervising Master’s and PhD research projects

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A PhD in Mathematical Statistics (NQF level 10).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience with a proven publication track record, including a solid record of academic publications in accredited journals.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including lecturing modules for which the candidate has sole responsibility.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the administration of large class groups, including taking a leading role in coordinating and managing the administrative duties associated with large class groups.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in supervising students at PhD and Master’s level, with a proven track record of successfully supervising such students to completion.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Membership of the South African Statistical Association (SASA).

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• Presenting undergraduate and postgraduate statistics modules. Development of new modules and programmes.

Research

• Conducting academic research (publishing of research papers, etc.) and supervision of postgraduate (PhD and Master’s) students.

Administration/Management

• Help with administrative, organisational and management tasks within the subject group.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

The candidate must be able to:

• Analyse data using advanced statistical techniques by means of suitable statistical computer packages (such as SAS, R, SPSS, and STATISTICA).
• Provide guidance with regards to data collection.
• Present both undergraduate and postgraduate statistics modules.
• Act as group coordinator for modules with multiple groups.
• Communicate well in English (verbally and in writing).

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Work independently, but also as a team.
• Have very good people skills.
• Professional and ethical behaviour.
• Be able to act as a mentor for junior staff.

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 RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:

Ms. Dolly Lebepe on 018 299 4936

CLOSING DATE:

25 October 2026

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.

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.