Associate Professor

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 Duties & Responsibilities

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 post graduate 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.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• 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 REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Mirna Nel on

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

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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