Associate Professor

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

Job summary

A higher education institution seeks a qualified individual for a position in Education Law at its Vanderbijlpark Campus. The role includes conducting research, supervising master's and PhD students, and teaching modules at various educational levels. Applicants should have a PhD in Education Law or Policy studies, with five years of higher education experience and a proven teaching record. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups as part of the university's commitment to employment equity.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Education Law or Policy studies.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in higher education.
• Proven teaching experience in Education Law & Policy studies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in Education Law.
• Teach modules at all levels in higher education.
• Supervise Master’s and PhD students.
• Initiate community engagement projects.

Skills

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

PhD in Education Law or Policy studies

Job description

Overview

Position Summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
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

Job Description

Purpose of the Position
To fill a vacancy in the School of Professional Studies for the subject group, Education Law on the Vanderbijlpark Campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Research
• Scholarly guidance, innovation and initiation with regard to research in Education Law
• Teaching
• Teaching modules in Education Law
• Teaching at all levels in higher education
• Supervising master’s and PhD students
• Community Engagement
• Initiating and participation community engagement projects.
• Development
• Initiating research projects.
• Involvement in community engagement programme.

Minimum Requirements

• A PhD in Education Law or Policy studies (NQF Level 10).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the field of higher education.
• Author/co-author of at least 5 research articles in accredited journals since 2021.
• Supervised Masters and Doctoral students to completion with a minimum of 3 Masters’ and 1 PhD students.
• Have proven teaching experience in Education Law & Policy studies.
• Involvement in community engagement projects

Added Advantage & Preference

• Research skills, interpersonal skills/communication and computer literacy
• Involvement in funded research projects

Key Functional/ Technical Competencies

• Have a proven publication record.
• Have a proven record of presenting/attending relevant national and international conferences.
• Have proven record of successful supervision.
• Have proven record of community engagement.
• Experience of working in a higher education context.

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Team worker.
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Research skills.

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 CP Van der Vyver on 018 299 4587

Enquiries regarding recruitment process may be directed to: Ms Rouzen Slambert on 018 285 2861

Closing Date

6 February 2026

Planned Commencement of Duties

As soon as possible

Application Instructions

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.

EE/Transformation

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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