Professor (V000045)

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Vanderbijlpark; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent South African university is seeking a qualified Professor in Education Management for its Faculty of Education at the Vanderbijlpark campus. The role requires a PhD in Education Management or Leadership and a minimum of five years lecturing experience. Key responsibilities include teaching undergraduate students, supervising postgraduate students, and conducting research. Applicants should have a proven publication record and strong community engagement skills. This is a permanent position with a competitive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• PhD (NQF level 10) in Education Management and Leadership required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ lecturing experience in a higher education environment.
• At least 5 authored/co-authored research articles in accredited journals since 2021.
• Experience in supervising at least 3 Master's students and 1 PhD student.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate modules.
• Research publications.
• Community service.
• Support research entity.
• Initiate strategic research initiatives.

Skills

Teaching undergraduate modules

Research publications

Supervision of Master's and PhD students

Community engagement

Research skills

Education

PhD in Education Management and Leadership

Job description

Industry

Education & Training

Job Category

Education and Training

Location

Vanderbijlpark

Contract

Permanent

Remuneration (General)

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 EDUCATION – SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN EDUCATION POSITION NUMBER: V000045 VACANCY: PROFESSOR PEROMNES GRADE: A5 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job Description

Purpose of the Position

To fill a vacancy in the School of Professional Studies for the subject group, Education Management & Leadership on the Vanderbijlpark Campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate 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 level 10) in Education Management and Leadership.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ lecturing experience in a higher education environment.
• Applicants must in be possession of a doctorate in an appropriate field of study (PhD) in Education Management & Leadership.
• A record of at least 5 authored/co-authored research articles in accredited journals since 2021.
• Applicants must have proven teaching experience in research methodology.
• Involvement in supervision of a minimum of 3 Master’s students and 1 PhD student.

Added Advantage

• Applicants must be involved in NRF – funded research projects.

Key Functional / Technical Competencies

• Have a proven publication record – specifically over the past 5 years.
• Have a proven record of presenting/attending relevant national and international conferences.
• Have proven record of postgraduate supervision.
• Have proven record of community engagement.
• Experience of working in a higher education context.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

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

Remuneration (Role Specific)

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

Contact and Application Details

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: Vuyi Ramavhulela on 0182994904

CLOSING DATE: 5 January 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.

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