Associate Professor (P000724)

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African university seeks an Associate Professor for its Faculty of Humanities in Potchefstroom. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, research, and community engagement, holding a PhD in Public Administration and having extensive teaching experience. Responsibilities include postgraduate supervision and involvement in academic leadership, with a competitive remuneration package offered according to institutional guidelines.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years’ experience in teaching and learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Proven experience of presenting/attending relevant national and international conferences.
• Research outputs in accredited journals.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and learning within the subject group, including postgraduate supervision.
• Undertaking research and supporting junior staff members.
• Participating in community engagement projects within the school and faculty.

Skills

Teaching ability

Research expertise

Community engagement experience

Education

PhD in Public Administration

Job description

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Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: 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 HUMANITIES POSITION NUMBER: P000724 VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR PEROMNES GRADE: A6 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The candidate is expected to make contributions in the teaching and learning effort of the subject group/ department, school, faculty, and other organisational units or interdisciplinary area within the NWU. The successful candidate must play a role in scholarship of research, community engagement and/or professional activities. The candidate requires a PhD in Public Administration and be active in research and innovation activities.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Teaching and learning within the subject group, including postgraduate supervision.
  
  

Research and Publication

• Be able to undertake research, attend conferences and support or mentor junior staff members.
  
  

Community engagement

• Participate in community engagement projects within the school and faculty
  
  

Administrative and academic leadership roles

• Be able to assist students with administration within the school such as programme leader, participating in committees, student inquiries and similar other responsibilities.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• A PhD in Public Administration (NQF level 10).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in teaching and learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Have proven experience of presenting/attending relevant national and international conferences.
• Research outputs in accredited journal(s).
• Involvement in supervision of both master’s and PhD students’ to successful completion.
• Have a proven record of active involvement in field specific community engagement initiatives.
  
  

Added Advantages & Preferences

• Involvement in NRF – funded research projects.
• Membership with South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM), Association of Southern African Schools and Departments of Public Administration and Management (ASSADPAM), African Association of Public Administration and Management (AAPAM), International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IASIA).
  
  

Key Functional/Technical Competencies

• Possess a depth and breadth of specialist knowledge demonstrated in academic area of the core knowledge relating to
• Public Administration in order to teach and support learning on Public Administration courses and modules.
• Knowledge of teaching strategies and student support.
• Commitment to the achievement of the strategic objectives of the subject group and the school.
• Excellent analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven.
• The ability to function well individually and as part of a team.
• Good organising skills, as well as the ability to work at a fast-moving pace and comply with stringent deadlines.
  
  

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Professional conduct at all times.
• Be able to adhere to the NWU vision, mission and values.
• A high level of professional and ethical conduct.
  
  

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. K Phago on 018 299 1627

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr. Byron Louw on 018 285 2304

CLOSING DATE: 23 July 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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