Associate Professor (P000438) (Re-Advertisement)

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent South African university in Potchefstroom is seeking an Associate Professor to fill a vacancy in the School of Professional Studies in Education. The role requires teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students, conducting research, and contributing to community service. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Education Management & Leadership and proven experience in higher education. This is a permanent position offering a competitive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years' experience in higher education.
• Author/co-author of at least 5 research articles in accredited journals since 2020.
• Proven teaching experience in research methodology.
• Completed supervision of three master's and one doctoral student.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• Research publications.
• Community service.
• Study guide and material development.
• Support of research entity.
• Initiating and planning of strategic research initiatives.

Skills

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

PhD in Education Management & Leadership

Job description

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

About Our Company

NWU

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF EDUCATION POSITION NUMBER: P000438 VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR PEROMNES GRADE: A6 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To fill a vacancy in the School of Professional Studies in Education.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate 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.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• A PhD (NQF 10) in Education Management & Leadership or related.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in higher education.
• Author/co-author of at least 5 research articles in accredited journals since 2020.
• Proven teaching experience in research methodology.
• Completed supervision of three (3) master’s and one (1) doctoral students.
  
  

Added Advantages & Preferences

• Involvement in NRF – funded research projects.
  
  

Key Functional/Technical Competencies

• Must have a proven publication record.
• Must have a proven record of presenting/attending relevant national and international conferences.
• Demonstrate experience of working in a higher education context.
• Research skills, interpersonal skills/communication and computer literacy.
  
  

Key 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 on 0182994587

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. R Slambert on 018 285 2861

CLOSING DATE: 21 August 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.

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.

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