Associate Professor

Job title Associate Professor : History (V ) Job Location Gauteng, Vanderbijlpark Deadline November 30, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Job description Job description PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To promote quality teaching and learning, enhance research and innovation, and integrate community engagement. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Teaching and Learning Offering quality teaching at undergraduate level and supervision to postgraduate students. Completing Teaching and Learning related administration. Participating in processes to enhance the quality of Teaching and Learning in the subject group, school, and faculty. Research and Innovation Identify and pursue meaningful opportunities to initiate and sustain community engagement initiatives that align research and teaching with community development and service. Apply for research funds in and outside of the university. Academic Citizenship Serve on editorial boards and academic association committees. Participate in the external evaluation of assessments for other universities. Participate in peer review processes for academic publication. Leadership in the NWU Serve, as needed, on faculty committees and in subject or programme leadership roles as opportunities arise Minimum requirements A PhD (NQF level 10) in History. A minimum of five (5) years’ teaching and learning experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels at a reputable tertiary institution. Applicants must have a substantial record of high-quality publications in accredited disciplinary academic journals and / or scholarly books published by reputable academic presses. Professional membership of the National and International History Association. ADDED ADVANTAGE Extensive experience in research funding applications. KEY FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Computer literate in office tools. Literate in the use of Learning Management Systems in the tertiary education sector. Academic module and programme design. Higher education pedagogical approaches. Knowledge of funding systems and how to secure funding. BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES Must have the capacity to mentor students and junior colleagues. Must be able to effectively and independently function as part of a team. Must be able to work well with a diverse range of colleagues, students, and stakeholders. Must be able to implement conflict resolution strategies and people management skills. Apply by Apply by : 20 November 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr