Associate Professor (P000724)

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

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Vanderbijlpark is seeking an experienced Associate Professor to contribute to research and teaching within the Faculty of Humanities. Candidates must possess a PhD and a minimum of five years in relevant academic experience. This is a permanent role offering opportunities for leadership in research projects and postgraduate supervision.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years’ senior lecturing experience in a higher education environment.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in relevant research projects.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as post graduate supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Teach research methodology subjects in postgraduate courses.
• Supervise postgraduate students engaged in course work.
• Lead research teams and conduct own research projects.

Skills

Computer literacy in MS Office

Knowledge of research methodology

Effective communication skills

Time-management skills

Language proficiency

Education

PhD in Public Management

PhD in International Relations

PhD in Political Sciences

Job description

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Education and Training

Location: Vanderbijlpark

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 (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS) FACULTY OF HUMANITIES – AGOPA RESEARCH UNIT POSITION NUMBER: P000724 VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR PEROMNES GRADE: A6 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

This Research Associate Professor position is expected to make a significant contribution to all activities of the research unit (AGoPA) and play a significant role within their profession or discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching

• Teaching research methodology subjects in postgraduate courses, short learning programmes and workshops.
• Initiation and development of subject material.

Development and Supervisor

• The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars on research methodology of higher degrees.
• Supervision of postgraduate students engaged in course work.
• Supervision of honours/ Masters and Doctoral research reports.
• Leadership of research teams. This may require a high level of administrative work.

Research

• Supervision of postgraduate students.
• The conduct of own research projects.
• Writing Grant Proposals.
• Seeking funding for research projects.
• Networking and actively seeking for national and international collaborative research projects.
• Collaboration in multi-and interdisciplinary projects.
• Leading research teams.

Community Engagement

• Leading and applying research projects are integrated with local and broader national community projects.

Minimum Requirements

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in Public Management or International Relations or Political Sciences.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ senior lecturing experience in a higher education environment.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in relevant research projects.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as post graduate supervisor.

Key Functional/ Technical Competencies

• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet.
• Knowledge of research methodology and research field.
• Effective time-management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.

Behavioral Competencies

• The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group.
• Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven.
• The ability to solve problems independently.
• Good Time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
• The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group.

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

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Mirna Nel on 016 910 3441

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Vuyi Ramavhulela on 018 299 4904

Closing Date

01 December 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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